MSI manufactures low volume, highly complex electro-mechanical sonar assemblies for defense and commercial applications. The Engineer II creates designs, performs tests, analyzes routine problems and manages projects under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and independently carries out assignments that have specific objectives and which involve standard procedures.
The ideal candidate will have experience with acoustic transducers and sonar.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Design transducers including acoustical and electrical outputs, mechanical configurations and environmental protection for underwater use.
Support detailed design and analysis culminating in an engineering drawing package and related parts lists and BOMs.
Design mechanical components, assemblies, and subassemblies.
Create, review, and release technical documentation packages which control the form, fit, function, and manufacturing processes for transducer products.
Interface with technicians during the design process to address any foreseeable fabrication issues.
Support program functional task elements such as procurement, manufacturing, quality, configuration, logistics, facilities, etc.
Act as the principal point of contact with the customer, with responsibility for assuring customer satisfaction in terms of product performance, delivery, cost, and related areas.
Act as principal point of contact with senior management to assure management understanding of program status.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans, schedules and budgets.
Work with Business Development to bid new prototype programs.
EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Ocean Engineering), Science (Acoustics or Physics) or related technical field is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in engineering and in a related field.
Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams with conflicting/competing priorities in a cooperative, team building manner.
Exceptional decision-making and communication skills.
Program Management experience driving tasks to completion, managing schedules and budgets.
Experience in creating, reviewing, releasing, and controlling technical documentation packages.Experience in creating, reviewing, releasing, and controlling technical documentation packages.
Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Must be proficient with in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be familiar with numerical-analysis software such as MathCad or MATLAB. Must be familiar with 3D solid modelling software such as Solidworks or Alibre. Experience with Finite Element Analysis is a plus.