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Acoustics Engineer - Navy Support

Synchron, LLC
$90,000 - $125,000
United States, D.C., Washington
1400 Defense Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
Synchron, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an engineer to provide systems engineering, sound propagation and signatures expertise, and programmatic support to Navy's PMS 397 Program Office. PMS 397 oversees the design, construction, and delivery of the COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). You will provide direct support to the Navy's future undersea warfare programs and systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering and systems engineering support to the program office
  • Prepare and execute environmental documentation for exercises as it required by U.S law
  • Recommend course of action(s) for unexpected technical and programmatic issues related to RDT&E
  • Generate Acquisition documentation for Milestone Reviews
  • Perform technical planning, cost, schedule, risk, supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems; analyses performed at concept, design, test, evaluation and operational phases
  • Review and develop analytical and technical input needed in order to evaluate documentation and development of briefs to ensure accurate, timely and essential information is proved to decision makers
  • Prepare Unclassified and Classified briefs for audiences up to and including the Flag level
  • Provide Systems Engineering and Ship Design technical on-site support for PMS397 COLUMBIA Class Signatures Systems Integration Team Manager. Responsible for review of various types of shipbuilder engineering design products (diagram changes, technical reports, specifications, procedures), consolidation of government comments/recommendations and development of government responses. Responsibilities include:
  • Conduct technical review of engineering design products (diagram changes, technical reports, specifications, procedures, drawings) and GFI (Government Furnished Information) in order to support identification of acoustic impacts and deficiencies.
  • Provide technical briefings and recommendations of reviewed engineering design products in order to support the SEA05P1 Acoustic Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) and the Signature System Integration Team (SSIT) design decision process.
  • Develop coherent consolidated engineering technical responses in order to identify actions necessary for resolution of acoustic deficiencies.
  • Develop and manage routing and signatures for official PMS397 correspondence
  • Archive relevant engineering technical information and SSIT responses to ensure proper documentation of Objective Qualitative Evidence (OQE).
  • Maintain tracking matrix to support prioritization that allows for timely completion of reviewed engineering design products.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • A BS in Systems Engineering, Acoustics, or a related engineering or science degree is required (see below).
  • At least two years of related technical experience working within a DoD Program Office or Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA); Submarine design, production and/or operational experience is desired.
  • Ability to understand and succinctly summarize, communicate, and document technical issues.
  • The ability to use a variety of software products (e.g. MS Office).
  • Must be articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Must be a self-starter, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work directly with various government and contractor representatives to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Work experience in the Navy and specifically within Team Submarine or onboard submarines is a plus.
  • Active secret clearance.


Work Location: Washington Navy Yard with telework options possible (1-2 days per week).

Travel: Less than 10 percent.

SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients.
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