Research & Development Hydraulic Dynamics/Acoustics Engineer (RESEA004478)
Sargent Aerospace

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of a high performing and collaborative R&D team.
• Plan and conduct experiments to test, prove, or modify conceptual designs of new or enhanced existing hydraulic products.
• Use experimental methods to diagnose dynamic challenges in new or to enhance existing hydraulic products and systems.
• Perform acoustic analysis of hydraulic systems, or system hydraulic analysis as a foundation for acoustic investigations.
• Utilize sound engineering theory to identify data trends and indicators to isolate and diagnose structural vibratory responses.
• Provide design recommendations based on acoustic and/or hydraulics system analysis and test data.
• Research, develop, and manage structureborne and fluidborne vibrations in hydraulic products, focused on identification and motion control methods to optimize dynamic responses.
• Define complex problems in a limited scope for investigation, drawing valid conclusions based on data and facts, and communicate results in clear simple terms to the R&D team and management.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on new concepts, designs, and test plans with proper application of engineering, hydraulics, and acoustic principles.
• Extend experimental lessons learned to develop design rules and best practices for design and production use.
• Perform engineering analysis (hydraulic, acoustic, fluid theory, stress, FEA, etc.) for new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Acoustics or Hydraulics Systems/dynamics Engineering, OR actively pursuing a graduate level degree in these Engineering fields and focus – with completion of all relevant degree coursework. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and substantial work or research experience with Acoustics or Hydraulics will be considered.
• Aptitude for hands on work focused on experimental methods in diagnosing hydraulic systems.
• Educational background in mechanical dynamics including acoustics, vibration, or control theory.
• Working knowledge of digital signal processing algorithms for random data, spectral correlations, and/or digital filters.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in dynamics of hydraulic systems.
• Background in dynamics concepts such as Impedance/mobility modeling concepts or vibration isolators.
• Experience in MATLAB and hydraulic system modeling using SIMULINK.
• A theoretical understanding of wave theory including flexural waves and waveguides.
• Experience with System Identification.
• Practical experience using Modal Analysis; either experimental or simulated.
• Experience with or knowledge of numerical methods applicable to fluid flow.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Experience with programming language such as Fortran, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Hands-on, mechanical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects.

ITAR Requirement:Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. Citizen.

Quality Requirement:Employees will participate in understanding, implementing and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:The employee will be required to move throughout the building to collect, handle and process production and prototype parts.

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines, and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance

• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • ½ day Fridays

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…

• Integrity- We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible, and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes, and supports the accomplishments, talents, and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus- We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product, and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork- We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas, and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others, and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus- We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing, and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement- We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate, and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DISABLED

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