Principal Acoustic Engineer

Job ID : 112646

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong mechanical engineering technical skills, a superior knowledge of airborne and structure-borne acoustic analysis, and an understanding of the design considerations for large rotating equipment.

This position is in-office or hybrid based out of DRS's Fitchburg, MA location.

Job Responsibilities

You are expected to work independently or collaboratively as part of an integrated project team, using judgment and discretion in making complex decisions. You will act as a SME and mentor to more junior colleagues.

You will execute acoustic analysis on large rotating assemblies, including :

• Structure Borne Noise
• Airborne Noise
• Narrow Band and Octave Analysis
• Transmission Paths
• Mitigation Methods

Modeling Tools will include :

Critical to success in the role is the ability to breakdown complicated technical challenges and find innovative solutions that meet the program's requirements without adding unnecessary weight, cost, or risk. You will need the ability to clearly document and communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals including the team, project leadership, and to other functions including executive management. As part of regular activities, this role will have customer interaction where you will confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy.

You will review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects or analyses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Words for Search

Finite Element Analysis, FEA

Statistical Energy Analysis, SEA

Boundary Element Method, BEM

MATLAB

Modal Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Model(ing)

Simulation

Test

Noise

Reduction

Mitigation

Measurement

Analysis

Aerodynamic

Fluid dynamic(s)

Structure Borne, SBN

Air Borne, ABN

Acoustic(s)

Noise, Vibration and Harshness, NVH

Engineers

Steam

Turbine

Fan(s)

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9 / 80 program, competitive vacation, health / emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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