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Weekend Underwater Acoustic Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our mission is to revolutionize underwater security, exploration, research, and operations through ... The Role As an Acoustic Systems Engineer, you will integrate acoustic devices with VATN autonomous ...

Our mission is to revolutionize underwater security, exploration, research, and operations through ... The Role As an Acoustic Systems Engineer, you will integrate acoustic devices with VATN autonomous ...

Sr Robotics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Robotics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Robotics Engineer

Irvine, CA

$114K - $149K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Electronics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $141K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Robotics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Robotics Engineer

Irvine, CA

$114K - $149K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

Sr Electronics Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $141K/yr

Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and ensure seamless ... Familiarity with acoustic systems: underwater acoustic beacons, transponders, modems, or USBL/LBL ...

R&D Software Engineer (ESA)

Austin, TX · On-site

$88.50 - $120/hr

Purpose Research and development of software applications for sonar and underwater acoustics ... Possible weekend, evening and holiday work * Possible interstate/intrastate travel Equal ...

Develop, refine, and execute predictive mathematical and physical models to simulate underwater ... Bridge the gap between advanced data science techniques and structural/hydro-acoustics engineering ...

About SonatechSonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company ... underwater acoustics systems. You will be expected to collaborate closely with other departments to ...

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How much do weekend underwater acoustic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend underwater acoustic engineer in the United States is $107,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Underwater Acoustic Engineer vs Underwater Systems Technician?

AspectWeekend Underwater Acoustic EngineerUnderwater Systems Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in acoustics or marine engineeringTechnical diploma or certification in underwater systems or electronics
Work EnvironmentFieldwork on ships, offshore platforms, or research vesselsLaboratories, maintenance facilities, or on-site at underwater sites
Industry UsageResearch, defense, offshore oil & gas, marine explorationMaintenance, repair, and installation of underwater equipment

The Weekend Underwater Acoustic Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing underwater sound systems, often working in research or offshore environments. In contrast, the Underwater Systems Technician handles the installation, maintenance, and repair of underwater equipment. Both roles require technical knowledge but differ in focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Underwater Acoustic Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,902 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Acoustic Systems Engineer

Vatn Systems

Bristol, RI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

About Vatn Systems
Vatn Systems is an innovative startup at the forefront of designing and manufacturing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Our mission is to revolutionize underwater security, exploration, research, and operations through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled engineering. Our AUVs are defining the next generation of underwater autonomy.
The Role
As an Acoustic Systems Engineer, you will integrate acoustic devices with VATN autonomous underwater vehicles, work with specialists to characterize the performance, and implement improvements. Devices you will work with include in-house acoustic forward looking sonar arrays, passive acoustic monitoring systems, and countermeasure devices. You'll work closely with the acoustics and autonomy team to characterize real-world sensor behavior and close the loop between fielded performance and algorithm development.
What You'll Do
  • Plan and execute in-water data collections for forward looking sonar designs
  • Isolate defects to root cause across the sensing chain - sensor, analog front end, acquisition software, vehicle integration, or environment - and drive corrective action to closure against requirements
  • Develop and maintain automated analysis pipelines that ingest multichannel recordings and produce spectra, beamformed outputs, detection and tracking metrics, and homing performance summaries
  • Develop and maintain ROS 2 nodes for these acoustic systems, launch configurations, and recording tools supporting payload data capture and playback on vehicle platforms..
What We're Looking For
Required
  • 3-5 years of experience in robotics perception or autonomous systems
  • Strong Python and/or MATLAB skills for software development and data analysis
  • Demonstrated system analytical / system level debugging skills
  • Solid understanding of linux operating system and commandline operations
  • Willingness to work in the field system and participate in weekly field test exercises.

Nice To Have:
  • Exposure to transducers, hydrophones, or other analog sensor front ends, including their failure modes and interface requirements
  • Familiarity with underwater or ocean acoustics, including propagation, array theory, or the sonar equation
  • Experience deploying sensor perception algorithms on embedded hardware (Jetson or similar)

Vatn is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you join our team in shaping the future of autonomous underwater exploration.