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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Acoustics Engineer to join a ship signatures / systems-and-components team based in Groton, CT. You will help design and test noise-control solutions for propulsion and non-propulsion systems, develop acoustic calculations and specifications, review vendor submittals, and support component noise testing at supplier, in-house, and government facilities.

Estimated salary: $104,344 per year (estimated).

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What you’ll do

• Support acoustic design for propulsion plant and non-propulsion systems and components.
• Develop acoustic calculations and write technical specifications and reports.
• Review component vendor design submittals for noise-control features and compliance.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in component noise and vibration testing at vendor, client, or government test facilities.
• Collaborate with internal systems and component teams, external vendors, and cross-discipline design-build-sustain teams to communicate noise requirements and ensure integration.
• Use commercial and in-house analysis tools to model acoustic behavior and document results.

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline by December 2027.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience (entry-level to early-career).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. SECRET security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to test sites (vendor or government labs) as needed.

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Preferred qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in acoustics, vibrations, or dynamics.
• Experience or interest in fluid systems engineering, structural engineering, signal processing, testing & data acquisition.
• Familiarity with machinery/system noise sources and mitigation techniques.
• Experience writing technical reports and working with vendors on design submittals.

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Location & employment type

• Work location: Groton, CT (on-site / local travel for testing as required).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why apply (benefits & development)

• Early-career role with exposure to multidisciplinary ship systems and vendor integration.
• Hands-on testing experience at industry and government facilities.
• Opportunity to grow technical skills in acoustics, vibration, and ship systems engineering within a program-driven environment.
• Access to additional career matches through Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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