Hydro Acoustics Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Oceaneering International scores A on the Alion truth index.
In this position you will work in a fast-paced environment and support program development in the assessment and design of subsea structures for performance within the topics of fluid dynamics, structural dynamics, and acoustics. This is expected to range between analytical and hand calculations through to detailed numerical analyses and experimental efforts. You would work with design engineers and program managers to plan, coordinate, and execute efforts to support program timelines and priorities. The work is expected to involve a variety of tasks and design elements, and it is envisioned that a potentially wide array of candidate backgrounds could be considered.
Applicant must be a US citizen and have the capability to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
Capacity to perform preliminary analysis with limited information to support initial and conceptual assessments.
Perform and coordinate on a variety of analyses (ex. modeling in the frequency domain, mean and unsteady CFD), with the ability to effectively communicate the results across a team.
Develop and execute analyses as well as post process results by working with large data sets and varying data formats.
Possess an understanding of the varying fidelity of modeling and analysis approaches, as well as the benefits and drawbacks towards application, in order to support and effectively communicate with respect to work products.
Participate in design reviews.
Properly document analysis and work products.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
A minimum of three years of experience in any areas of aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, acoustics, structural dynamics, or vibrations analysis. This can include a variety of experiences, such as testing, numerical calculations, design, and analysis of performance.
Experience with industry standards for experimental, numerical, and analysis efforts.
Proficiency in ANSYS analysis products preferred, or similar.
Proficiency in Matlab, or similar.
Basic proficiency in 3D CAD platform, preferably SolidWorks.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily activities to meet department objectives.
Experience working within blended teams comprised of multiple organizations and team members with varying technical and programmatic backgrounds.
Very good written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand technical requirements and reports.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Salary range for this position is $101,600 - $152,400.