Acoustics Analyst (Research Engineering/Scientist Associate V)

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.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 8 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.

Requirements

• More than eight years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
• 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.
• General Notes
• 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 ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) 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
• $94,000- $108,000 +/negotiable depending on qualifications.
• Working 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
• Important for Current university employees and contingent

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Acoustics Analyst (Research Engineering/Scientist Associate V) ---- Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose Provide analyst support of sonar development programs in the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL).

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