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 minimum supervision, and often solo at sea, 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 significant leadership qualities but is still willing to do solo field work at sea. Is an experienced vehicle operator, 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 Senior Engineering Assistant I. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate’s level of education & experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
- Able to function at sea, solo to perform maintenance, testing and repairs to vehicle electrical systems; to include vehicle power distribution, acoustic navigation systems, imaging sensors and data acquisition instrumentation. This includes the reading of engineering drawings and using lab instrumentation to troubleshoot with little reach back.
- Able to function at sea, solo to troubleshoot vehicles computer and logic systems; to include embedded hardware and operating systems, networking, serial device communications protocols.
- Leads all aspects of vehicle operations solo at sea to include; mission programming, pre-mission checkout, vehicle tracking and post mission analysis.
- Works with outside science or military users to define and obtain AUV use objectives.
- Document and communicate results of field work to contribute to issue/repair resolution, enhancement of standing operational procedures and contributions to final field work reporting.
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:
Considerable experience in a specialized field; consistently exceptional performance and a demonstrated record of reliable and timely task completion; invaluable long- term experience at the Institution coupled with technical support of the highest quality as a critical team member. REMUS operator experience is a must.
Salary range: $34.12/hour – $44.13/hour
