Acoustic Analysis Project Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

13d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acoustic Analyst supporting sonar development programs. Work will include coordinating analysis teams that include some software development, acoustic data analysis and sea-test planning, as well as simulation tasks.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED.
At least 6 years' operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
Demonstrated ability to reconstruct and analyze active and passive sonar data.
Demonstrated ability to develop acoustic collection plans and deliver briefings to Senior U.S. Navy commands.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.
The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment.
Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
Regular and punctual attendance.
US Citizen.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen or more years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
Extensive experience with Naval intelligence collection, analysis and production methodologies such as qualification as U.S. Navy Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist.
Experience briefing and advising Command level Officers and senior civilian personnel.
Extensive experience in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine anti- submarine warfare (ASW) operations such as qualification as U.S Navy Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist, ASW Specialist and/or Sonar Supervisor.
Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations such as qualification as U.S. Navy IUSS Master.
Knowledge and operational experience current and planned U.S. Navy sonar systems and Advanced Processor Build (APB) and Advanced Capability Build (ACB) sonar systems.
Experience with Matlab, Python or similar programming languages.

Responsibilities

Conduct acoustic reconstruction/analyses of Fleet exercises/operations to determine the effectiveness of active and passive sonar systems at sea using quantitative measures of effectiveness (MOEs) of operational importance to the Fleet.
Active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development.
Preparation and review of analysis presentations, reports and databases.
Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings.
Coordinate and conduct at-sea experimental reconstruction activities, including acoustic signal analysis & performance improvement analyses in support of cross-functional system engineering and development teams within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory.
Work with Navy personnel to acquire the technical data needed to reconstruct Navy at-sea exercises.
Liaison with Navy and civilian organizations on system development, procurement, and support matters.
Other related functions as assigned.