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:

• Conduct analysis of acoustic measurements taken around submarines and surface ships
• Create, improve, and maintain scripts (e.g., MATLAB, Python) used by data analysts and engineers to increase code efficiency and user-friendliness
• Aid in the loading and installation of microphones, accelerometers, and other instrumentation on board submarines and ships ahead of acoustic trials
• Write technical reports detailing analysis results and work with team members to present recommendations
• Support modeling and simulation efforts related to fluid dynamics and hydrodynamics as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Physics
• 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:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, 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