Engineer II-Sensor Test & Evaluation

Earthscope Consortium, Inc.•Socorro, NM

1d•$93,150 - $112,815•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer II manages and implements geophysical field projects of varying complexity and provides technical support for geophysical instruments and networks. The role includes arranging logistics and participating in field operations at sites across the United States, polar latitudes, and international locations. The Engineer works with their team and staff from other projects and departments, identifies and proposes geophysical technologies under supervision, helps train staff and the user community, contributes to reporting and project documentation, and ensures work follows organizational best practices and standards. Engineers represent the organization to scientists, landowners, sponsors, and other community members. In the Sensor Test and Evaluation subunit, the Engineer II supports testing and evaluation of seismic and geodetic instruments, helps establish testing protocols and follow standard operating procedures for geophysical system validation, contributes to evaluations of emerging technology, and collaborates on other instrumentation projects. The role is based initially in Socorro, New Mexico, with a planned transition to a new Albuquerque, New Mexico location in mid-to-late 2027. It is not remote eligible and requires travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, geosciences, or a related field, plus three years of experience with geophysical sensors or networks; OR a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in these fields, plus one year of field experience with geophysical sensors or networks.
Experience fielding and/or repairing geophysical instrumentation.
Experience with geophysical instrumentation testing environments, such as field testing or vault testing.
Advanced knowledge of Python programming related to seismic, geodetic, and/or distributed acoustic sensing data processing.
Technical knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for geophysical sensors.
Proficiency operating hand and power tools.
Ability to learn assigned technical and engineering skills within established time frames; work independently and in teams; and take accountability for project completion.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply logic and reasoning to moderately complex problems, collaborate on alternatives, organize and prioritize work, and compute, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to lead and engage in safety training under challenging field conditions.
Availability consistent with organizational practices; work hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly during travel.
Maintain appropriate field safety training, which may include wilderness, avalanche, helicopter, and first-aid training.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the EarthScope Consortium Motor Vehicle Policy.
Ability to travel frequently by commercial or contracted transport, including fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft, motor vehicles, and boats.
Valid passport for polar and international projects.
Ability to meet the Physical Qualification Determination for Arctic and Antarctic deployments if assigned to polar environments.
May be subject to pre-employment and periodic fitness-for-duty evaluations, including medical examinations.
Must be authorized to work permanently in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data quality analysis software.
Experience with seismic data acquisition software such as SeisComP or Antelope.
Experience with distributed fiber optic sensing techniques such as DAS, DTS, or DSS.

Responsibilities

Implement individual geophysical projects and assist with multiple projects of limited complexity, including logistics, site reconnaissance and selection, permitting, installation, maintenance, network configuration, instrument operation, station communications, and data flow.
Identify and resolve standard technical issues involving geophysical sensor hardware, firmware, software, metadata, and data communications; seek guidance on complex problems.
Assist with the design and testing of new systems.
Evaluate instrument designs and data and metadata to assess deployed and next-generation systems under supervision.
Assist with specifying station configurations and data and metadata collection strategies.
Document activities and metadata using organizational tools, protocols, and databases.
Draft detailed technical reports for review and assist in developing technical documentation formats and project feedback.
As directed, develop project cost estimates, summarize progress on statements of work, and track and submit project expenditures.
Participate in collaborative projects and opportunities with other EarthScope departments.
Maintain relationships with community members, suppliers, landowners, and business partners in areas of expertise and project assignments.
Support testing and evaluation of seismic and geodetic instrumentation.
Assist in establishing testing protocols and follow established standard operating procedures for geophysical systems validation.
Contribute to team evaluations of emerging technology and collaborate on other sensor test and evaluation projects.
Work with engineering and project teams; act as lead engineer and field point of contact when the ranking engineer present.
Communicate with team members to help ensure tasks are completed on time and according to best practices.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.