Senior Acoustic Scientist

Baker Hughes

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Houston, TX
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10 days ago
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Baker Hughes Company is a leading global energy technology company, co-headquartered in Houston, Texas, and London, UK, providing integrated oilfield services, equipment, and industrial technology to clients in over 120 countries.

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TL;DR · Senior Acoustic Scientist

The Senior Acoustic Scientist joins the scientific development team within the Wireline Business to develop novel tools and answer products for wireline logging services. Working alongside physicists and engineers in a fast-paced environment, this individual performs lab simulations, conducts computations, validates technical concepts, and executes feasibility studies using scientific and engineering methodologies. The role involves retiring early-stage research risks, developing shared technology components for deployment, and driving manufacturing technology development and design for manufacturability. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of sonic and ultrasonic physics with strong modeling and simulation skills. Required expertise includes a PhD in physics or engineering, while preferred qualifications include experience with MATLAB, COMSOL, and modeling ultrasonic sensors. This role addresses technical challenges in the oilfield services industry by applying advanced acoustic physics to enhance wireline logging technologies and capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Develop novel tools and answer products for wireline logging services.
  • Conduct simulations and computations in the lab using sonic and ultrasonic physics.
  • Validate and demonstrate technical concepts through scientific and engineering methodologies.
  • Execute feasibility studies to evaluate potential technologies.
  • Mitigate early-stage research risks and develop shared technology components for product deployment.
  • Drive new manufacturing technology development and design for manufacturability.
  • Model ultrasonic sensors using tools like MATLAB and COMSOL.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a PhD in physics or engineering.
  • Must have deep knowledge of sonic and ultrasonic physics.
  • Must possess strong modeling and simulation skills.
  • Experience with MATLAB and COMSOL is desired, specifically for modeling ultrasonic sensors.
  • Experience in academic research, post-doctoral research, or industry experience is desired.
  • Familiarity with wireline and/or LWD tools and technologies is desired.
  • Priority will be given to candidates who are authors of patents and scientific papers.
  • Work authorization in the country of employment.

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