Raytheon · 19 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Structural Acoustics
Raytheon is a leader in defense and aerospace technologies, dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in structural acoustics to work within a specialized team, focusing on developing analytical models and collaborating with multi-organizational teams to advance emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
Work with a small, specialized team of engineers operating in a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment. Work environment is primarily in the office but may include occasional travel and working in labs and / or government test facilities
Execute a broad spectrum of technical studies in the field of structural acoustics encompassing the development of analytical and numerical models, interpreting model results, and resolving differences between model predictions and experiments. Leverage findings and insights to advance the state-of-the-art
Collaborate with multi-organizational teams including external customers focused on developing solutions for emerging technologies
Support business development efforts and identify new growth areas
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an advanced degree in Physics or Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of prior experience in the field of structural acoustics unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Experience with naval platforms or undersea systems
Proficiency and extensive experience in numerical modeling methods for vibro-acoustics, e.g., finite element analysis and statistical energy analysis
Proficiency with Matlab
Experience with working as a customer interface and across disciplines
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
PhD in Engineering or Physics
Strong theoretical background in structural acoustics of Navy submarine and surface ship platforms
Experience conducting land-based airborne noise and structureborne noise testing in accordance with applicable MIL-STDs
Experience conducting underwater shock simulations
Experience designing and performing assessments of underwater transducers and arrays
Experience supporting or leading multi-organizational S&T / R&D programs
Experience designing and performing assessments of noise control solutions
Experience writing technical proposals and supporting new business capture
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage execution and prioritization of multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skillset with ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
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