Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary Thales Defense & Security Inc., is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration. The venture focuses on emerging areas in the undersea warfare domain where the customer has identified mission-critical needs. For additional information about Advanced Acoustic Concepts, please visit our website at: http://www.aaccorp.com.

AAC has an opening for a hands-on, experienced Systems Engineer to become a member of the Product Support team in Uniontown, PA.

Job Title: Engineer I Systems

Job Location: Lemont Furnace, PA (Uniontown area)

Position Summary

Responsible for analysis of requirements and development of engineering technical data products following MIL-STD’s and best commercial practices for both Hardware and Software products. Areas of application are across the AAC business lines and fielding of AAC developed products on US Naval vessels and submarines. This involves assisting in engineering evaluation of product designs, development of procedures, testing in both land-based and shipboard environments, and development of the test reports. Perform systems analysis to determine engineering requirements, analyze, organize, plan, and execute various phases of day-to-day maintenance/repair life-cycle supportability activities, and installation. Desired candidate will have practical experience with acquisition logistics, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) requirements and policies, and shipboard maintenance. Position requires critical analysis and strong writing skills and the ability to complete activities on time and budget.

Primary and Essential Accountabilities

• Research and evaluate supplier components with regards to performance, installation, operations, maintenance, and demilitarization requirements
• Develop acquisition and engineering support products for fielding of combat systems and trainers
• Analyze technical data and customer specifications to generate installation and test procedures
• Develop life cycle sustainment maintenance and support products for US Navy combat systems and trainers.
• Develop operating procedures and manuals for US Navy combat system products
• Develop maintenance procedures and manuals for US Navy combat system products
• Conduct installation planning and execution for AAC combat system products on surface combatants, submarines, and shore site facilities
• Develop technical specifications and analysis reports documenting results of operations, maintenance, and field service engineering activities
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

Secondary Accountabilities

• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, and business meetings

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline with minimum of 6 years’ technical experience
• Must be a US Citizen in order to obtain government security clearance
• Prior US Navy ST/ET/IT AEF with Level II Maintenance and 9502 NEC’s preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity developing GEIA & MIL-STD engineering and supportability products
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail; Meticulous

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

• Soldering inspection/certification to J-STD-001 or equivalent, preferred
• Current or previous Fiber Optic Technician certification
• Knowledge of JFMM, AIT, SUBMEP, and hull modernization processes and requirements
• SIMO/SUPSHIP/SWFTS experience
• Experience with Linux a plus.
• Knowledge/experience with use of CAD tools a plus

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (up to 20lbs.): up to 25% of time
• Walking: up to 25% of time
• Climbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: up to 10% of time
• Sitting: up to 75% of time
• Travel: up to 20% of time

AAC works on a 9/80 compressed work schedule whereby employees work 80 hours in 2 weeks with every other Friday off.

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran stat