Acoustics Trial Director

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acoustics Trial Director to join our team in Norfolk, VA
. This is an onsite position. This role supports the U.S. Navy’s efforts on a portfolio of engineering services, specializing in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for acoustics applications.

• Plan and conduct acquisition and analysis of at-sea acoustic evaluations
• Lead a team to completion of analysis and reporting of at-sea results and recommendations
• Ensure data quality in real time and use personal judgment to determine the best path forward as evaluations objectives change
• Write technical reports that identify emergent issues and work with team members to present recommendations for remediation

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Engineering or Physics
• Previous Officer of the Deck (OOD) underway or equivalent experience3+ years of hands‑on, demonstrated experience with navigation and/or piloting safety working with U.S. Uniformed Services ships

• 5+ years of experience with both submarine and surface ship acoustics
• Understanding of acoustic measurement systems, in‑water measurement arrays, the interfacing of hardware and the development of software
• Established track record of project management of system development and integration
• Demonstrated track‑record of project management and successful task completion to include coordinating U.S. Navy ship operations with a test and evaluation program agenda

• Must have an active/current Secret Security Clearance

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. May have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Work in confined spaces and challenging environments, as required for submarine underway operations, maintenance and repair.