Job Description
Salary:
We are seeking a Acoustic Engineer II to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) specializes in shipboard HVAC&R equipment and control systems supporting the U.S. Navy and affiliated organizations. In the role of acoustic engineer, you will be responsible for the design, testing, and certification of JCNS products relative to sound and vibration performance. The acoustic engineer will be able to work effectively both as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently. This is an on-site position.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
Travel Required (if applicable): < 10%
As an Acoustic Engineer II, you will:
* Review customer requirements and specifications and communicate their impact to the larger engineering team.
* Perform work in accordance with JCNS Product Development Processes and other JCI, commercial, and military procedures and standards.
* Drive product development towards meeting customer acoustic requirements.
* Review noise test data and reports for compliance with customer specifications.
* Perform prototype and production Navy qualification testing by troubleshooting acoustic issues, recording and reviewing test data, and maintaining the acoustic hardware and/or software as required.
* Provide input to cost and schedule estimates.
* Give presentations to internal and external groups at technical and non-technical levels.
* Additional responsibilities will be assigned according to skills, experience, and interest.
Required Qualifications:
* A BS degree in acoustics engineering, physics or related field with coursework focused on acoustics from an ABET accredited school or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
* Candidate must have a combination of at least two (2) years of work experience with acoustic design, testing, and evaluation.
* Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active DoD security clearance. Willing to work in a secured space.
* Ability to travel within the United States to resolve equipment concerns onsite, meet with customers and vendors, or to support third-party testing laboratories. The extent of travel is estimated at less than 10%.
* Experience with setting up equipment and analyzing data from precision microphone and accelerometer measurements. Signal processing experience including proper windowing and averaging to produce APS/FFT, Octave-band measurements, and Overall level measurements.
Qualifications:
* Theoretical understanding of the physical behavior of sound and vibration.
* Vibration Analysis with an understanding of common noise sources of motors, compressors, and rotating systems.
* Ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets.
* Experience with Microsoft Excel is required; MATLAB or another scripting is helpful.
* Ability to test, evaluate, compare, and troubleshoot acoustic performance versus customer requirements.
* Skill in taking acoustic measurements, including sound pressure, sound power, acoustic intensity, accelerometer, Rogowski coil, and proximity probe measurements.
* Ability to perform modal testing of equipment.
* Understanding of vibration isolation of machinery.
* Ability to read, interpret, and apply government and industry standards.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced performance and reliability-driven, team-oriented environment.
Education:
* Experience with the following software is a plus: PAK by Mueller BBM, MATLAB, Bently Nevada's ADRE, ANSYS products for vibration analysis.
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions, and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of respect.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
#LI-JW2
#LI-Onsite
#J-18808-Ljbffr