Sr Acoustic Design Engineer

Summary

The Senior Acoustic Design Engineer has a strong background in acoustics, sound engineering, and/or noise control and is responsible for designing and implementing solutions to reduce cabin noise and enhance overall acoustical performance. The person in this role collaborates with cross-functional teams, conducts acoustic measurements, and provides guidance to improve product and environment soundscapes. The role requires expertise in acoustic modeling software, knowledge of industry standards, and a passion for creating optimal auditory experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic assessments and measurements to analyze sound profiles.
• Design and implement solutions to improve sound quality and reduce noise levels.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other engineering disciplines on acoustical design considerations.
• Utilize acoustic modeling software for simulations and predictions.
• Research and stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise in meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement testing protocols to validate acoustical performance.
• Troubleshoot and address acoustical issues with components and aircraft cabins.
• Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards, and FAA requirements.
• May perform as functional ‘Lead’ for group on specific projects.
• Adheres to budget and project schedules.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Acoustic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience desired.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in acoustics, sound engineering, or noise control.
• Proficiency in acoustic modeling software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS).
• Ability to check engineering drawings for Fit, Form and Function.
• Ability to coach and motivate team of engineers.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Budget and project management experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and motivate teammates in productive and efficient manner.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality acoustical solutions.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $109,424.00 - $150,458.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. 

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