Acoustic Attenuation Engineer

Acoustic Attenuation Engineer

Expected Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions - anywhere, anytime.

The Acoustic Attenuation Engineer designs, tests, validates, and optimizes acoustic attenuation and RF shielding systems used in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), secure environments, and electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielded facilities in accordance with federal government standards. The Acoustic Attenuation Engineer performs acoustic and RF analyses, develops performance-based design solutions, and ensures systems meet design specifications, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and practical construction limitations. The Acoustic Attenuation Engineer provides technical guidance to project managers and construction managers and supports the development of bids and proposals for acoustic attenuation and RF shielding solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations of acoustic attenuation and RF shielding systems, ensuring compliance with project performance requirements and applicable standards.
• Conduct acoustic assessments and performance analyses of wall, floor, ceiling, door, penetration, and enclosure assemblies to develop effective attenuation solutions.
• Perform acoustic and RF measurements and testing of prototypes and installed systems to validate system performance and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to acoustic attenuation and RF shielding performance.
• Determine and develop acoustic and RF testing specifications, methods, and procedures from regulations, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams, including identifying and configuring appropriate specialized test equipment based on testing requirements and operational needs.
• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting of acoustic attenuation and RF shielding systems to verify compliance with project performance requirements.
• Analyze system performance deficiencies and determine root causes affecting acoustic attenuation or RF shielding effectiveness.
• Develop and recommend corrective actions based on test findings to ensure conformity with project performance requirements and applicable standards.
• Review architectural, structural, and mechanical designs to identify potential acoustic transmission paths and recommend corrective measures.
• Review existing design drawings that include acoustic attenuation and EMI/RFI shielding elements to identify deficiencies and make recommendations for corrections.
• Assist in developing technical designs, construction documentation, specifications, and performance requirements for acoustic attenuation and RF shielding systems.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of acoustic attenuation and EMI/RFI shielding systems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Comprehensive understanding of acoustic attenuation principles, sound transmission, noise control methods, RF principles, and EMI/RFI shielding systems.
• Knowledge of architectural acoustics, sound isolation assemblies, vibration control methods, and acoustic testing methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate acoustic performance requirements and develop practical attenuation solutions for secure facilities and other specialized environments.
• Familiarity with acoustic testing and evaluation methodologies including ASTM E90, ASTM E336, ASTM E413, ASTM E492, ANSI acoustical standards, or equivalent industry standards.
• Familiarity with performing EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness testing in accordance with ICD 705, IEEE 299, MIL-STD-188-125-1, NSA 94-106, NSA 73-2A, and MIL-HDBK-1195.
• Ability to review facility drawings, specifications, and construction documents and develop performance-based acoustic and RF design recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with proven performance under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which can include working near moving mechanical parts, non-weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat. We operate inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, hand tools, site equipment and vehicles, and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.

Travel

Travel within Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) will be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a construction environment.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.
• Must be able to travel within CONUS and OCONUS, including by plane.

AAP/EEO Statement

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

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