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The University of Texas at Austin · 2 months ago

Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$88K/yr - $120K/yr

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate to work in the Applied Research Laboratories. The role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing electroacoustic transducers and mechanical components for sonar systems and subsea sensor payloads, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and performing detailed engineering design and testing.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other researchers, system developers, and designers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine project requirements, development tasks, and schedules

Modeling, design, and development of sonar transducers, arrays, and associated mechanical and acoustic components for subsea sensor systems. Perform detailed engineering design of components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques. Perform structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs. Development of new fabrication techniques and materials processing methods to increase sensor performance and longevity while reducing cost and form factor

Procurement, fabrication, and assembly of sonar systems and sensor payloads

Integration, testing and evaluation of sonar systems and sensors in a lab environment and in the field

Develop and review engineering documentation, including presentation of technical materials for program managers and project sponsors

Other related functions as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorks CADPhysical AcousticsDynamic Systems DesignElectrical System DesignMechanical TroubleshootingTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline with a fundamental understanding of physical acoustics or wave phenomena

Familiarity designing and tuning dynamic systems for sensing applications

Familiarity with electronic system hardware design and fabrication

Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software

Proficient in mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member with and without daily supervision, work several overlapping projects over a short period of time, ability to work within an environment with rapidly changing priorities, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision

Regular and punctual attendance

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position