Mechanical Engineer - Acoustics R&D

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.

Requirements

BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD

Nice To Haves

PhD degree in applied physics, mechanical engineering, or ocean engineering (with focus on acoustics).
Expertise in sound propagation theory and modeling.
Expertise in acoustic signal processing.
Hands-on experience with acoustic telemetry system design, integration, and testing.
Experience with machine learning and high-performance computing.
Experience with acoustic accreditation.
Experience with Fortran, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or assembly programming languages.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate and lead in multidisciplinary teams, and meet project milestones.
Strong communication skills for presenting complex scientific and engineering concepts, research results, and broader impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong record of scholarly output in the form of conference presentations, peer reviewed publications, technical reports and/or intellectual property.

Responsibilities

Designs, analyzes, manufactures, and maintains mechanical systems.
Designs, produces, and operates machinery.
Applies principles of engineering, physics, and materials science as well as an understanding of core areas including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity along with tools like computer-aided design and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment, and machinery; heating and cooling systems; transport systems; aircraft; watercraft; robotics; medical devices; weapons; and others.
Researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
Designs, develops, and implements numerical methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics or Structural Mechanics analyses using advanced programming techniques.
Conducts research and evaluation of technologies and methods for efficient operation and control of energy, water, and other resource use in buildings and connected systems.
Develops, analyzes, and tests technologies, facilitating their adoption and integration in commercial and residential buildings.
Conducts state-of-art whole building energy simulation modeling at a large scale to address building type and climate zone variation across the country.
Conducts engineering and economic analysis to advance building energy codes and appliance standards.
Develops and applies building performance evaluation methods and field studies to identify building envelope, systems, and operational efficiency measures.
Develops and applies meter and building automation system data measurement and monitoring methods to understand and optimize building performance.
Optimizes the performance of building control systems with architectures systems integration and algorithms for maintaining the specific process within a desired range.
Evaluates the impact of statutory and regulatory requirements on buildings and energy-using equipment.