Job Description

Are you searching for active sonar development work?

Are you passionate about transducer design and operations?

Do you love working with forward-thinking engineers who want to advance exciting new sonar technologies?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a creative sonar transducer engineer to help us develop groundbreaking new active sonar technologies. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to exciting acoustics projects used for US homeland security. We love the fact that our exciting engineering work helps keep our country safe. Our team strives to develop, apply, and maintain deep expertise in ocean acoustics. We are passionate about conducting innovative acoustic sensor systems research and advancing state-of-the-art technologies that can change the way we perceive the ocean domain. Our diverse team of hardworking ocean scientists, engineers and sea test specialists believe in fostering a collaborative environment of continuous learning.

As a Sonar Transduction Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be developing and testing novel active sonar systems incorporating new technologies to exploit the ocean acoustic environment. Your contributions will involve transduction device design and selection, sonar system design and concept of operation development.
• Operate and test high powered acoustic sources for underwater applications
• You will analyze and assess the performance of existing and proposed active sonar systems by comparing real world and experimental signal processing results with model predictions.
• You will develop new performance models and design prototypes and new applications. You'll collaborate with our government partners and your teammates to create groundbreaking new concepts for sonar systems.
• You will partner with other specialists on sea test planning, evaluating new sensor systems, and conducting performance modeling.
• You will craft reports and presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Ocean Engineering, Material Science or a related discipline.
• Have 3+ years of experience working with transducers, acoustics, and developing sonar systems.
• Are a phenomenal communicator, both written and oral.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings and participate in field tests, which may include aboard civilian or Navy ships.
• Will be comfortable working in closed area facilities.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if...

• You have an advanced degree, e.g. MS or PhD, or equivalent experience in ocean acoustics.
• Have experience with high power active sonar systems.
• Have at-sea field test experience.
• Have experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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