Senior Acoustic Scientist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced acoustic scientist with expertise in sonic and ultrasonic physics to join our scientific development team at Baker Hughes within our Wireline Business. The role will involve developing novel tools and answer products for our wireline logging services. The scientist will work alongside other physics and engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with Sonic and Ultrasonic
• Conducting simulations and computations in the lab
• Discussing results of findings
• Validating and demonstrating technical concepts
• Executing feasibility studies through the application of scientific and engineering methodologies
• Retiring early-stage research risks or developing shared Technology components for deployment in products or services
• Driving new manufacturing technology development and design for manufacturability

Requirements

• PhD in physics or engineering

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of sonic and ultrasonic physics with strong modeling and simulation skills
• Willingness to work within a team to share ideas/findings and present results and ideas within the group and to larger audiences
• Good communication skills
• Desired: Familiarity with wireline and/or LWD tools and technologies
• Desired: Experience with MATLAB and COMSOL, particularly with the ability to model ultrasonic sensors
• Desired: Experience in academic research, post-doctoral research or industry experience
• Desired: Authors of patents and scientific papers will be given priority