MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acoustics Engineer to join our team in Hollywood, FL. This is a full-time onsite position.
The Acoustics Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to work with a team of engineers and technicians across a portfolio of engineering services, supporting US Navy related acoustics systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Engaging with Senior Engineers for design reviews, troubleshooting, and implementing technical solutions associated with US Navy related acoustics systems
Performing a variety of moderately complex software and/or hardware engineering activities of analysis, design, or test nature
Participating in project teams and providing guidance to less experienced engineers and technical staff
Planning, conducting, and supervising research, development, or installation of products and systems in conformance with engineering design and customer specifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related engineering degree
3+ years of experience with both acoustics and signal processing, including a thorough understanding of acoustic measurement systems, in-water measurement arrays, the interfacing of hardware and the development of software
Hands-on knowledge of all factors that must be taken into consideration for in-water acoustics, e.g., distance, sound speed in the water, sound velocity profile, absorption, spreading loss, and receive/projection patterns of hydrophones and sources
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ocean engineering of complex in-water arrays and in-water installation of arrays in harsh environments
Experience in real time acquisition and analysis of acoustic data from ships and submarines
Working knowledge of underwater acoustic tracking systems and their operation, including geometry, frequencies, timing, and transducers
MATLAB, C language, VHDL, and PCB design software (Altium, KiCAD, or Eagle)
FPGA design, both device hardware and IDE software: Altera, Xilinx, Actel, Lattice
Analog Sensor and Interface (hydrophones, accelerometers, Voltage, IEPE, ICP, CVLD, CCLD) and Analog Signal Conditioning (PreAmp, Amplifiers, Low/High Pass Filters, Single Ended and Differential Drivers)
Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams and drive change throughout an organization
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a Secret security clearance
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.