Entry-Level Transducer Engineer

About Sonatech

Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed in virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.

Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

This is an entry level position, reporting to the Transducer Engineering Manager. As a Transducer Engineer, you will work with and be mentored by Sr. Transducer Engineers in researching, designing, developing, documenting and testing transducers that will be integrated into the next generation of underwater acoustics systems.

• Test and evaluate new designs using common laboratory equipment used for acoustic products as well as acoustically in test tanks.
• Test and evaluate transducers in the Sonatech Acoustic Test Facility, using Sonatech developed software and hardware.
• Help transform concepts into fully functional designs based on specification requirements, incorporating input from customers and collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Help maintain project files and appropriate records of work.
• Participate in the design new piezoelectric transducers for underwater applications.
• Participate in the design and selection of piezoelectric components and other passive materials useful for transducer/sensor design.
• Participate in the research and investigation of leading edge technologies for creating new products or processes.
• Help prepare and present design reviews, including PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) activities, to ensure designs meet all specifications and customer requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics or a related field
• Good written and oral communication skills

• Mechanical design software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Inventor
• Knowledge of Finite Element Method (FEM) software such as COMSOL or ANSYS
• Knowledge of how to design metal, plastic, and ceramic parts including material selection and fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of adhesives for different materials and their uses in transducer production
• General knowledge of electronics, soldering, connectors, etc.

• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events

Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000

Full-time, onsite at our Santa Barbara office from Monday to Friday

Sonatech is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled