Electronics Technician

Lynker Corporation•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$44,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynker is searching for a talented Electronics Technician, with a knack for customer service, to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS). The Electronics Technician is responsible for the preparation and testing of systems and instruments prior to deployment and in providing support for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. The responsibilities require very limited occasional travel along the East and Gulf Coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. Travel includes trips that are typically less than one week in duration. These tasks require the operation of Government-owned vehicles (a valid driver's license is required). You shall perform field work utilizing standard physical abilities including light lifting, ladder climbing, and occasional deployment aboard small vessels (which requires completion of a boater safety course). Occasional surge support may be required for this task.

Requirements

B.S. (in Electronic Engineering, Oceanography, Physical Science or related field (or equivalent experience))
One year of experience at the Electronics Technician III level in the field of environmental monitoring technology
Knowledge of Data Collection Platforms (DCP) in remote environmental monitoring systems
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems; identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; and assemble, test and maintain electronic test equipment or electronic components according to instructions
Troubleshoots environmental monitoring systems and sensors
Uses modern water level measurement technology and modern water way current measurement technology
Uses environmental monitoring sensors in the meteorological and oceanographic fields
Application of the principles of communications systems and the principles behind electronic equipment and components
Use personal computers and various applications to perform word processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Completion of a boater safety course

Responsibilities

Calibrating sensors that measure water level, wind, temperature, air pressure, and other parameters to ensure proper field operation.
Conducting firmware and software updates to keep systems performing optimally.
Performing component and system upgrades per manufacturer specifications.
Assisting with the assembly, experiment preparation, and conduct of laboratory and field testing of new measurement systems including setting up data acquisition systems and conducting data processing in preparation for post-test data analysis.
Developing maintenance plans for new oceanographic and meteorological sensor technology and related systems.
Remote and on-site troubleshooting to include assessment of electronic systems and sensors by connecting directly to the observatory via computer and using system verification techniques and protocols to isolate problems or faults and restore data service at the station.
Testing sensors that measure water level, wind, temperature, air pressure and other parameters to determine suitability for CO-OPS field use.
Analyzing firmware and software updates for equipment to assess system functionality; assess potential system improvements to include recommended component and system upgrades to identify possible negative effects on data; and ensure updates do not affect the calibration or data ingestion.
Assessing and developing test plans and leading the assembly, experiment preparation, and conduct of laboratory and field testing of new oceanographic and meteorological sensor technology and related systems including setting up data acquisition systems and conducting data processing in preparation for post-test data analysis.
Managing projects involving the laboratory setup, testing, and field deployment of new Ocean/MET sensors, including evaluation of sensor performance using data analysis and quantitative data analysis of test data collected by measurement systems.
Preparation of new and experimental Ocean/MET systems for field deployment that includes sensor testing, integration of power and sensors to the data collection platform, and confirmation of data throughput via satellite and cellular telecommunication systems.
Develop test procedures for new and existing systems and sensors.
Provide field support, to include the installation, maintenance, and repair of sensors.
Provide technical equipment training to field crews.
Assist with minor drawings in reference to equipment placement on stations and or buoys.
Monitor data acquisition, track activities and problems, and provide resolutions for all field systems assigned
Investigate and resolve problems in engineering, system operations, and installation procedures
Coordinate with subject matter experts to obtain, store, and relay project information
Prepare and review documentation, test results, and reports of various data, drawings, schematics, and other sources
Provide support and technical expertise as required
Perform site inspections to assess suitability for use and any modifications that may be required
Develop and document new station installation/maintenance procedures.
Assist in sensor/system selection, procurement, acceptance/bench tests, field deployment, data acquisition and processing, and inter-comparison of the resulting data sets to accepted standards.
Utilize strong technical writing abilities to document systems, convey OSTEP recommendations, and present findings in formal written and oral presentations to CO-OPS personnel and at workshops or conferences which includes occasionally leading those workshops or convening conferences.
Interact with cooperating universities, other government agencies, and sensor/system manufacturers.

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