Acoustics Analyst; Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate V

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

• 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.
• Perform active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development, and prepare and review analysis presentations, reports and databases.
• Present analysis results at internal and external working group meetings.
• Coordinate and conduct at‑sea experimental reconstruction activities, including acoustic signal analysis and performance improvement analyses in support of cross‑functional system engineering and development teams within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

• 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 experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• 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 with 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.

$94,000- $108,000 +/- negotiable depending on qualifications.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

• 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

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.