Shipboard Analytical Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Shipboard Analytical Engineer to join our team in Bethesda, MD. This is an onsite position.

This role supports the U.S. Navy's efforts on a portfolio of engineering services, specializing in the analysis of acoustic data and the support of shipboard measurement systems. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles to real-world applications of submarine acoustic data analysis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts analysis of acoustic measurements taken around submarines and surface ships
• Creates, improves, and maintains scripts (e.g., MATLAB, Python) used by data analysts and engineers to increase code efficiency and user-friendliness
• Aids in the loading and installation of microphones, accelerometers, and other instrumentation on board submarines and ships ahead of acoustic trials
• Prepares written, technical reports detailing analysis results and works with team members to present recommendations
• Supports modeling and simulation efforts related to fluid dynamics and hydrodynamics as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Physics
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internship experience accepted)
• Demonstrated experience with scripting languages for data analysis (e.g., MATLAB)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Submarine Onboard Acoustics Analyst or similar role within a Naval Surface Warfare Center
• Demonstrated ability to improve code efficiency and develop user-friendly analysis tools
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, or hydrodynamics (e.g., experience with Ansys Fluent)
• Hands-on experience with the physical installation of test instrumentation (microphones, accelerometers) in a shipboard environment

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. May have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
• Work in confined spaces and challenging environments, as required for submarine underway operations, maintenance and repair.