Job Description

Acara Solution is looking for a Senior Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer for Our client located in Canonsburg, PA .

• As an Senior Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer (Sr Adv Sys Eng) in our Business Area, you will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of submarine (VA Class, Columbia Class, SSN(X)) and other undersea vehicle acoustic systems and directly contribute to the technical and production success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions, leadership and management of an engineering team.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and produce sonar transducer/array systems.
• Support all phases of transducer/array system proposals, research, development, manufacture, test, and documentation. 
• Conducting experiments to understand the composition and structure of materials used in underwater acoustics.
• Creating new materials or improving existing ones by altering their chemical, physical, or mechanical properties.
• Lead preparation of multidisciplinary proposals regarding development of sonar transducer/array systems.
• Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced acoustics systems.
• Evaluating material properties through various tests, such as stress tests, and analyzing the results.
• Interpreting data from experiments and tests to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Addressing issues related to materials performance, array/element housings, and producibility, and finding solutions to improve them.
• Working with engineers and other scientists on the development of materials for specific applications.
• Ensuring that supply chain components and transducer/array systems meet needed specifications and standards.
• Leading or participating in projects, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Motivated to drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
• Effectively communicates technical and programmatic matters to senior level management, program offices, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical and management credibility.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in creating technical content for the development of new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in technology trends with Research & Development (R&D).
• Minimum of 8 years experience in technical project and program management.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in analysis of complex acoustic or vibration applications and installations on submarines and other undersea vehicles.
• Minimum 8 years of Acoustics or Sonar experience.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Expert knowledge in modeling electroacoustic transducers/arrays using analytical and numerical methods; integrating sonar transducer/arrays with relevant transmit/receive electronics; conducting experiments in the laboratory facilities and at-sea.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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