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    Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate - Austin, United States - The University of Texas at Austin

    The University of Texas at Austin
    The University of Texas at Austin Austin, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Posting Title:
    Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate-Hiring Department:Applied Research Laboratories-Position Open To:All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

    • FLSA Status:
    Exempt-Earliest Start Date:Immediately-Position Duration:Expected to Continue

    • Location:

    PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS-Job Details:PurposeConceptualize, design, and develop electroacoustic transducers and mechanical components for sonar systems and other subsea sensor payloads related to Submarines, UUVs, divers, and mini submersibles in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

    Responsibilities

    Collaborate with other researchers, system developers, and designers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine project requirements, development tasks, and schedules.

    Modeling, design, and development of sonar transducers, arrays, and associated mechanical and acoustic components for subsea sensor systems. Perform detailed engineering design of components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques. Perform structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs.

    Development of new fabrication techniques and materials processing methods to increase sensor performance and longevity while reducing cost and form factor.

    Procurement, fabrication, and assembly of sonar systems and sensor payloads
    Integration, testing and evaluation of sonar systems and sensors in a lab environment and in the field
    Develop and review engineering documentation, including presentation of technical materials for program managers and project sponsors
    Other related functions as assigned.

    Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline with a fundamental understanding of physical acoustics or wave phenomena.
    Familiarity designing and tuning dynamic systems for sensing applications.
    Familiarity with electronic system hardware design and fabrication.
    Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software.
    Proficient in mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting.

    Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member with and without daily supervision, work several overlapping projects over a short period of time, ability to work within an environment with rapidly changing priorities, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

    Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

    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 positionPreferred Qualifications
    Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
    Research experience in modeling, design, and analysis of transducers and acoustical systems.
    Detailed engineering design of piezoelectric sensing systems for underwater applications.
    Development of multi-physics numerical models for measuring the dynamic response of electroacoustic transducers in resonant and wideband operation.
    Experience with data acquisition software, power amplifiers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory testing equipment.
    Cumulative GPA of 3.0.


    General NotesAn agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information.

    Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

    Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
    Visit our website ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

    UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:


    • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
    • Retirement contributions
    • Paid vacation and sick time
    • Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
    Salary Range$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
    Standard office conditions
    Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
    Use of manual dexterity
    Some weekend, evening and holiday work
    Possible interstate/intrastate travel

    Required Materials
    Resume/CV
    3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
    Letter of interest
    Unofficial college transcript


    Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

    Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

    Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

    As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

    If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

    This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

    In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.


    Employment Eligibility:


    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

    Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.


    Retirement Plan Eligibility:
    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length

    Background Checks:
    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position

    Equal Opportunity Employer:


    The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

    The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


    Pay Transparency:


    The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.


    Employment Eligibility Verification:
    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.

    You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

    Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

    • E-Verify:

    The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

    The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

    E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
    E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
    Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
    Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]


    • Compliance:

    Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

    If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

    Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

    You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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