Principal Acoustic System Architect

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Cambridge, MAtime type:
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JR002129
** Overview:
** Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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** Job Description

Summary:

** Draper's Acoustic and Vibration Technologies group is seeking a Principal Acoustic System Architect to lead the development of novel transducer technology, from initial concept through design and delivery. You will directly contribute to and/or oversee a diverse set of tasks including mechanical design, transducer modeling and control, system architecture, materials research and development, laboratory test and experimentation, and fielding of deliverable systems.

You will also lead the shaping and capture of new programs through the development of customer relationships, proposals, and whitepapers. This is a technical leadership role that will ultimately deliver novel, high-performance technology to national security customers.
The ideal candidate has a technology background in the architecture and mechanical design of maritime acoustic sensor systems, with skills that include:

• acoustic materials and devices  
• static and dynamic modeling of acoustic transducers  
• finite element analysis  
• passive and/or active noise and vibration control  
• acoustic system design and simulation  
• acoustic sensor arrays  
• general mechanical design and modeling  
• design for manufacturing  
• laboratory test and measurement  
• rapid prototyping (machine shop, 3D printing, etc.)     Candidates should be familiar with the following software applications and hardware instruments:

• Ansys, COMSOL, MATLAB, Simulink, and other modeling tools  
• Solidworks and/or other CAD software  
• Audio Precision, National Instruments, or Liquid Instruments measurement systems
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* Job Description:

**** Duties/Responsibilities*
* • Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.  
• Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.  
• Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.  
• May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.  
• Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.  
• Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.  
• Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.  
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.  
• Help define the analysis approach for a particular problem and independently execute assignments.  
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.  
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.  
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.  
• Perform analytical modeling and finite element analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems.  
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines  
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.  
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful,…