Senior Acoustic Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Senior Acoustic Engineer
TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Lunenburg, MA
ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Onsite
START DATE: September/October 2026

We are seeking a Senior Acoustic Engineer to serve as a technical authority in the acoustic evaluation and design of advanced rotating machinery and related structural systems. This role will influence acoustic performance across multiple high-powered product platforms, including steam turbines, large electric motors, integral blower/compressor systems, and other propulsion-related equipment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive acoustic evaluations of large rotating systems, including: Structure-borne vibration and noise analysis, Identification of acoustic transmission paths, Airborne noise assessment, Development and implementation of mitigation strategies, and Narrowband and octave-band analysis
• Utilize advanced analytical and modeling approaches, such as: Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) for high-frequency noise evaluation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for low-frequency structure-borne and airborne acoustics, Boundary Element Method (BEM) for low-frequency airborne modeling, and Empirical prediction techniques
• Decompose complex technical issues into practical, innovative solutions that meet performance objectives without introducing unnecessary weight, cost, or program risk.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and present findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, technical results, and risk assessments to project leadership and executive management.
• Interface directly with customers, confidently representing the engineering team in technical discussions, including engagements with U.S. Navy stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones and provide accurate estimates for completion of analyses and deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of experience evaluating acoustic performance of turbomachinery, large rotating equipment (such as motors or generators), or comparable systems.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Advanced proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA).
• Hands-on experience conducting acoustic testing and validating models, including sound intensity measurements, modal analysis, and instrumentation-based data acquisition (accelerometers, microphones, strain gauges).
• Practical experience interpreting both simulation and experimental data, with the ability to distinguish valid data from anomalies and differentiate forced response, resonance behavior, background noise, and operational acoustic signatures.
• Experience analyzing acoustic phenomena associated with compressible fluid flow and related upstream components.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, and development of custom analytical tools.

Preferred:

• Active security clearance.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project preferred) and/or agile management platforms (e.g., Jira).
• Familiarity with acoustic data acquisition systems and digital signal processing techniques.
• Experience executing projects for U.S. military customers.
• Experience with data post-processing, optimization methodologies, and statistical evaluation techniques.
• Working knowledge of relevant military acoustic standards, including MIL-STD-740-1, MIL-STD-740-2, and MIL-STD-1474.
• Experience with CAD platforms such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience supporting the design and documentation of rotating machinery and manufacturing drawings.

EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.