Job Description

Acoustics Engineer

On Site

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Full time

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Overview: The unsteady flow and acoustic group is looking for a new hire in the area of combustion dynamics and acoustics. The work will be application oriented using existing analysis tools with some model development. Specifically, the work involves modeling, testing, and performing acoustics data analyses in support of the design and verification of liquid rocket engine and solid rocket motor generated acoustics and combustion instabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze complex features of the work and apply best practices of acoustics analysis, perform high frequency data processing and signal analysis of acoustic data, or devise new approaches in problem solutions.
• Model development experience using Comsol or customized Python scripts is desirable.
• Independently plan, schedule and perform computations/analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports, and support test and high frequency data collection activities as needed. Review all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented.
• Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements where appropriate.

Required Qualifications: BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience in acoustics analysis is required. MS/PhD degree in Acoustics or Engineering with Combustion dynamics/Acoustics Specialization/thesis from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Applicants nearing completion of their PhD or MS (thesis) programs are also encouraged to apply. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Experience with Matlab, Comsol and Python programming is preferred.

Essential Functions Work Environment Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)

Physical Requirements Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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