Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1

Lynker Corporation•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lynker is seeking to hire an Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), Ecosystem Science Division (ESD). This is a full-time position anticipated to begin upon contract award. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture. The SWFSC supports NMFS’s mission by collecting data to monitor the species and health of marine ecosystems on the U.S. West Coast and in Antarctica. We use autonomous technology, specifically autonomous underwater gliders (“gliders”), to collect data on the pelagic environments in the Southern and Pacific Oceans. These data are used to understand the ecological impacts of fishing in Antarctica, and will augment data collected on quarterly California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) surveys in the California Current. The SWFSC maintains and operates a fleet of gliders that use a variety of novel instruments to observe the ocean ecosystem. These systems include standard oceanographic instruments (conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, optical instruments), as well as active and passive acoustic systems and camera systems. The SWFSC aims to conduct glider deployments approximately every other month for durations between 2 and 120 days, which requires substantial preparation and logistics coordination. SWFSC also deploys acoustic Doppler current profilers with integrated echosounders (ADCP/Es) in the Southern Ocean to collect data on the distribution and movement of ecologically and commercially important species. The Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 will support the preparation, deployment, operation, and recovery of autonomous underwater gliders used to collect oceanographic and ecosystem data in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in natural science, physical science, computational science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
One (1) year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting field operations or oceanographic data collection
Experience working with marine instrumentation or autonomous systems
Ability to follow technical procedures and checklists
Ability to work in team-based operational environments

Responsibilities

Ballast gliders by adjusting weights based on ocean conditions
Clean and seal gliders in preparation for deployment
Perform pre-deployment system checks
Conduct test flights in the SWFSC test tank
Define mission parameters and prepare mission files
Prepare and assist with deployment of CTDs, ADCP/Es, and mooring systems
Pilot gliders during deployments, including rotating monitoring shifts
Monitor glider performance and respond to mission interruptions
Maintain clean and organized glider workspaces
Support deployment and recovery operations at sea
Prepare monthly progress reports

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee