The position will fully expose candidates to all aspects of the vehicle systems and operations while working alongside world leaders within the field of underwater robotics – and our on the job training produces highly coveted REMUS operators that are known by name in the field. The applicant is expected to be proactive at learning new skills, able to work in an at-sea environment and utilize available resources to solve associated technical issues. Hands-on experience operating and maintaining complex electro-mechanical assemblies and instrumentation in an at-sea environment is a plus.
With little supervision, applies a broad knowledge of established procedures to the assembly, testing, or calibration of REMUS and its payloads developed and used in support of engineering projects related to ocean operations. Has leadership qualities. Has autonomous vehicle operator knowledge, preferably REMUS based. This position will require extended time at sea, at times totaling to up to 4 months per year (not continuous), depending on vehicle scheduling. The ability to work cooperatively with others within a team-based environment is a must. As an REMUS Operator, you may be the sole representative upholding WHOI’s prestige with the customer in the field. The internal working title for this position is Engineering Assistant III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate’s level of education & experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
- Performs non-routine maintenance, testing and repairs to vehicle electrical systems; to include vehicle power distribution, acoustic navigation systems, imaging sensors and data acquisition instrumentation with guidance in the lab. This includes interpretation of engineering drawings and using lab instrumentation to assist in troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoots vehicles computer and logic systems; to include embedded hardware and operating systems, networking, serial device communications protocols. Uses software applications and provided utilities to perform needed work in the lab and assisted at sea.
- Participates in all aspects of vehicle operations at sea to include, mission programming, pre-mission checkout, vehicle tracking and post mission analysis.
This position will require extended time at sea, at times totaling to up to 4 months per year (not continuous), depending on vehicle scheduling. The ability to work cooperatively with others within a team-based environment is a must. As an REMUS Operator, you may be the sole representative upholding WHOI’s prestige with the customer in the field.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent plus six years’ mechanical or electronics experience, or Technical School training plus four years’ practical experience. Engineering study related to a degree may be a discriminator.
Salary range: $30.50/hour – $39.37/hour
