Acoustics Analyst (Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III))

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • $75,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Analyst support of sonar development programs in the Environmental Science Laboratory (ESL).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of 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.
• Work as a team member, independently, with peers, clients, and management.
• Direct sponsor and peer contact.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• More than 10 years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems above.
• 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 possession of U.S Navy ASW Specialist or Sonar Supervisor qualifications.
• Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations such as possession of U.S. Navy IUSS Master Qualification.
• Qualification as U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level