Underwater Acoustics System Test Engineer

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You will support various science and engineering efforts for a range of underwater acoustic sensor systems. These efforts include system design, analysis, modeling, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, qualification, and planning required for the successful demonstration of production-level systems, as well as research and development of new systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

Test underwater active and passive acoustic systems, including array design, sonar signal processing, beam forming, acoustic communications, and automated detection and classification. Support design, modeling, fabrication, and testing of underwater transducers and sonar imaging systems. Support simulation and analysis for environmental interactions with acoustic signals. Prepare, participate, and present in technical briefings in accordance with IEEE 15288.2 such as SRR, PDR, and CDR to internal and external customers, and is expected to write/support technical and cost proposals.

Candidate will be responsible for requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification, and data analysis for sonar sensor systems. Play an active role in troubleshooting sonar-related system level failures amongst a diverse team of engineers and technicians. Coordinate team activities and response to customer trouble reports via JIRA.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times Flextime Scheduling Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits 401K Retirement Plan Contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For Creativity Integrity Passion Responsiveness Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:
Masters or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Applied Math, Applied Physics, or related field with 2+ years of experience. Hands on acoustic testing experience.

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $125,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education /training, and key skills

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Arete encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

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