Research Acoustician - Military Veterans

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Research Acoustician to support our government customer, 711th HPW located at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH . DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the direction of or recommend new RDT&E efforts across the physical acoustics and bioacoustics technical subject matter areas. Conduct and evaluate technical reviews of research proposals, SOWs, and project reports at the discretion of the government representative. Maintain or guide aircraft noise data collection capabilities and will conduct experiments to study the acoustic properties of materials and effects of sound waves in different environments including fieldwork to record and document data. Develop and implement numerical models to simulate acoustic phenomena using software tools and analyze experimental data to draw conclusions about sound propagation and mission-related impacts. Prepare reports, research papers, and briefings to communicate findings to both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving acoustic measurement, material testing, and environmental assessments. Serve as the focal point forrequirements, and recommend the purchasing and maintenance of laboratory equipment used for acoustic testing and analysis. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Ph.D. in a qualifying acoustics university program, or Master of Science degree and at least three (3) years’ experience modeling and simulation in noise source and noise propagation modeling. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in digital modeling physics or engineering research. Have three (3) or more peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA), Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aeroacoustics, or related acoustics journals. Have three (3) or more aircraft acoustics field data collection experiences. Some experiences with traditional manned DoD aircraft preferred, but non-traditional aircraft (e.g. rockets, electric vehicles, air taxis, or uncrewed aerial vehicles) are also preferred.   DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with the primary DoD, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) digital modeling tools for aircraft noise  simulation in existence and under development. Prior experience with the digital library archive and standard formatting of DoD aircraft noise datasets, currently stored at 711 HPW/RHWE. Active Secret Clearance.   REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance ​The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click  here  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com .  #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs