Systems/Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join Sonatech LLC in Santa Barbara, California. This position is project technical lead that oversees all design activity on a given product design.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 five minutes from the beach, we pride ourselves as having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees can develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.Job DescriptionThis position is an opportunity to shape new products from scratch and improve existing ones. The candidate will work closely with customers to develop system concepts, technical requirements, and product specifications. Following, the candidate oversees systems design throughout the development lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesArchitecture development, interface definition, system modelling, algorithm development, data analysis, and trade studiesProvide technical leadership throughout product development lifecycleProgress reporting to management and customer representativesOversee systems integration and customer trial activitiesGeneration of technical requirements and specifications, requirement management, compliance traceability and verificationRequirementsBachelor 's degree in electrical engineeringMinimum 5 years in active electrical engineer designMinimum 5 years working as a system engineer with direct product design and architecture experienceExperience guiding products through the full development lifecycle and field trialsExcellent cross-functional troubleshooting skillsStrong oral and written communications skills including presenting to customers and senior leadershipUS Citizenship required and ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearancePreferred SkillsMasters's Degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience with underwater acoustic positioning systems for tracking and navigationUnderstanding of underwater acoustic principlesUnderstanding of electronic systems with embedded SW applicationsExperience in developing computer-based performance models in MATLAB to support system concept/design definition.BenefitsBenefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.Sonatech is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000