Job Title: Transducer Engineer

This is a senior-level position where you will play a critical role in researching, designing, developing, documenting, and testing transducers that will be integrated into the next generation of underwater acoustics systems. You will collaborate closely with other departments to transform concepts into fully functional designs, ensuring that all components meet performance and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Design new piezoelectric transducers for underwater applications.
• Select and design piezoelectric components and other passive materials useful for transducer/sensor design.
• Provide mechanical and electrical design expertise to support the production of piezoelectric products.
• Test and evaluate new designs using common laboratory equipment and acoustically in test tanks.
• Test and evaluate transducers using developed software and hardware.
• Improve mechanical designs of existing transducers to reduce cost and improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct acoustic analysis of transducer performance parameters necessary to characterize a transducer.
• Perform trade-off and value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing development costs.
• Coordinate projects and tasks with other mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete assignments and projects on schedule.
• Maintain project files and appropriate records of work.
• Research and investigate leading-edge technologies for creating new products or processes.
• Transform concepts into fully functional designs based on specification requirements, incorporating input from customers and collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics or a related field.
• 7-10 years minimum experience in piezoelectric transducer design and manufacture in the defense, medical, oil & gas, or industrial markets.
• Knowledge of piezo-ceramic types, modes, and properties useful for transducer design.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with every level of the organization.

• Knowledge of Finite Element Method (FEM) software such as COMSOL or ANSYS is a plus.
• Knowledge of how to design metal, plastic, and ceramic parts including material selection and fabrication techniques.
• Knowledge of adhesives for different materials and their uses in transducer production.
• General knowledge of electronics, soldering, connectors, etc.

The position is located just 5 minutes from the Beach in Goleta, CA. Enjoy a flexible work environment once you are trained.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $240000.00/yr.

Benefits
• Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.
• Sonatech is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
• Job Type: Full-time, Onsite

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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Salary : $200,000 - $240,000