Glider (AUV) Technician I

AIS Inc•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is seeking a Glider (AUV) Technician I to support the SWFSCs Ecosystem Science Division (ESD). This role will assist in the preparation, deployment, recovery, piloting, and data analysis of autonomous underwater gliders used for monitoring pelagic ecosystems. The position contributes to NOAA's mission of collecting crucial ecosystem observations for fisheries management, Antarctic conservation, and California Current ecosystem assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in natural or physical science, computational science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
One (1) year of experience in a related field
A combination totaling five (5) years of combined education and experience
Must be able to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with oceanographic instruments including CTD sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, acoustic and optical systems
Prior experience with California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) survey operations
Experience preparing hazardous materials shipping documentation

Responsibilities

Ballasting gliders and cleaning/sealing them in preparation for deployment
Performing pre-deployment system checks and test flights in the SWFSC tech tank
Defining mission parameters and preparing mission files for deployment
Calibrating and preparing ADCP/Es, CTD sensors, and mooring buoys for deployment
Piloting gliders throughout deployments on rotating 24-hour shifts, monitoring flight performance, and responding to mission interruptions
Going to sea on small boats or research vessels to deploy and recover gliders
Maintaining clean, organized, and accessible glider workspaces
Submitting monthly progress reports reflecting status and progress of all tasks