Acoustic Design Engineer

GDIT is seeking an experienced Acoustic Design Engineer to join our team. 

Responsibilities include designing, planning, and evaluating emergency notification/public address systems in accordance with Department of State policies and procedures. 

Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process, including documentation. 

• Designs and evaluates new emergency notification systems solutions to expand the security posture, in line with the Diplomatic Security requirements.  
• Evaluates gaps in and provides documentation for currently in place systems.  

• Analyzes new requirements and addresses documentation and equipment support as the requirements apply to them.  
• Provides tier 3 and tier 4 troubleshooting support for existing systems. 
• Evaluates and tests new security solutions that fit within the Departments requirements.  
• Provides strategic recommendations to the Department based on current outlook of market technologies.  
• Provides troubleshooting and technical direction for work on the various electrical components and systems including digital and analog electronic systems and control systems.  

• Consults with training personnel to develop training courses on emergency notification systems.  
• Coordinates systems and applications integration.  
• Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative.  
• Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of emergency notification systems.  
• Provides knowledge for system integrity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.   

• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.   
• Evaluates new technologies to enhance capabilities of the system.  
• Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.   
• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced personnel.  

• May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager).  
• May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex solutions.   
• Be deployed to a field site to install, troubleshoot, and train personnel on emergency notification systems. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) in engineering from an accredited university (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Science or System engineering) preferre.  
• 10+ years of experience, minimum 3-5 years of acoustic system design experience  
• Minimum Secret level clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS), Department of Defense (DoD) prior to contract performance 
• User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio) preferred 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

Travel 

• 25% travel may be required in support of contract 
• International travel may be required 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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