Sonatech, LLC · 5 months ago
Senior Transducer Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expSonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company focused on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy. The Senior Transducer Engineer will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing transducers for underwater acoustics systems, collaborating with multiple departments to ensure performance and reliability standards are met.
ElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design new piezoelectric transducers for underwater applications
Design and selection of piezoelectric components and other passive materials useful for transducer/sensor design
Provide mechanical and electrical design expertise to support the production of piezoelectric products
Test and evaluate new designs using common laboratory equipment used for acoustic products as well as acoustically in test tanks
Test and evaluate transducers in the Sonatech Acoustic Test Facility, using Sonatech developed software and hardware
Improve mechanical designs of existing transducers to reduce cost and improve manufacturing processes
Acoustic analysis of transducer performance parameters necessary to characterize a transducer
Perform trade-off and value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing development costs
Coordinate projects and tasks with other mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete assignments and projects on schedule
Maintain project files and appropriate records of work
Research and investigate leading edge technologies for creating new products or processes
Transform concepts into fully functional designs based on specification requirements, incorporating input from customers and collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics or a related field
7-10 years minimum experience in piezoelectric transducer design and manufacture in the defense, medical, oil & gas, or industrial markets
Knowledge of piezo-ceramic types, modes, and properties useful for transducer design
Proficient with mechanical design software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Inventor
Knowledge of Finite Element Method (FEM) software such as COMSOL or ANSYS is a plus
Knowledge of how to design metal, plastic, and ceramic parts including material selection and fabrication techniques
Knowledge of adhesives for different materials and their uses in transducer production
General knowledge of electronics, soldering, connectors, etc
Good written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with every level of the organization
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental and vision
Life insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
3% 401K contribution (no matching required)
Company events
Company
Sonatech, LLC
Since beginning operation in 1973, Sonatech, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-17Acquired
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