Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field with 4+ years of experience in electromechanical systems; or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Proficient in SolidWorks, MATLAB, Minitab, LabVIEW, ANSYS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with transducers and electromechanical systems and sensors.
Familiarity with test equipment like network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
Basic understanding of circuit diagrams.
Experience with LabVIEW or similar software for data acquisition.
Responsibilities
Test, troubleshoot, and repair complex sonar systems and test sets.
Create and maintain test operations procedures and specifications.
Document test findings and analyze problems using various test equipment.
Provide recommendations for repairs to technicians and manufacturing teams.
Construct, calibrate, and maintain equipment for sonar testing.
Prepare and review design documentation per contract and internal standards.
Support assembly and integration of products, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
Potential for involvement in cutting-edge sonar technology projects.
Support for obtaining necessary security clearances.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering
Job Code: 43456
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: 9/80 Reg
Job Description: The Electromechanical Engineer will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, overhauling, calibrating, and repair of complex electromechanical components using a variety of test instrumentation and custom test sets. Following diagnostics, the engineer will provide recommendations to technicians and the manufacturing team for repair of various sensors, electro-mechanical systems, and electronic assemblies. Maintenance and design assistance of test sets required as needed.
Essential Functions:
Primary responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and repair of complex sonar systems and test sets.
Create and maintain test operations procedures, specifications, and schematics
Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems and sensors, such as piezoelectric transducers.
Document test findings and diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment.
Provide input for process improvements and development of top-level test procedures.
Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment used to support sonar testing/tuning.
Prepare and review design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
Assist Purchasing Dept. with procurement of necessary items as needed.
Contribute to technical proposal efforts and test readiness reviews.
Support the assembly and integration of products/systems. Support mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting and evaluation.
Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
Work under general supervision and check/verify work performed by peers.
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics, or a related discipline with 4 or more years of experience in a field utilizing electromechanical systems. Graduate Degree and a min of 2 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Software used: SolidWorks, MATLAB, Minitab, LabVIEW, ANSYS, Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with transducers and other electromechanical systems and sensors
Experience with test equipment such as network analyzers, scopes, DMMs, DAQs, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
Rudimentary ability to understand and analyze circuit diagrams
Experience using LabVIEW or other software protocol to communicate with commercial instrumentation and analog and digital data acquisition systems
Preferred Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Exposure to acoustic and sonar systems and theory
Experience with dipping sonar and towed bodies and arrays
Knowledge and use of piezoelectric ceramic transducers (hydrophones, projectors, other)
Proficiency with software protocols such as Python or other scripting languages
Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer or above
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and team skills
