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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Lead in Austin, Texas
Collaborate with other researchers, system developers, and designers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine project requirements, development tasks, and schedulesModeling, design, and development of sonar transducers, arrays, and associated mechanical and acoustic components for subsea sensor systems. Perform detailed engineering design of electroacoustic components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques. Perform structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs. Analytical and numerical modeling of advanced transducers to improve current technology. 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 payloadsIntegration, testing and evaluation of sonar systems and sensors in a lab environment and in the fieldDevelop and review engineering documentation, including presentation of technical materials for program managers and project sponsorsSupervise, mentor, and lead a team of junior scientists and engineersOther related functions as assigned.