Systems Engineer, Marine Navigation and Instrumentation

Teledyne Technologies • Poway, CA

11d

About The Position

Teledyne Marine’s technology is used to monitor and explore almost everything below the sea’s surface. From addressing environmental needs and preserving safety and peace, to solving challenges with infrastructure and energy source development, the work we do today is making a difference for tomorrow. For more information, visit our website at: teledynemarine.com If you’re the best at what you do and are looking for an exciting opportunity to share your unique talents in a fast-paced environment, please apply now! By joining Teledyne Marine, you will be part of an innovative team of scientists, engineers and operators designing and manufacturing best-in-class marine sensors, instruments and vehicles. You will have access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment to take cutting edge design from concept through development and integration to its final application in the real world. The Marine Navigation and Instrumentation Systems Engineer for Teledyne RD Instruments designs, develops and maintains complex systems for state-of-the-art marine instrumentation. Coordinates product development activities from concept through production release. Ensures system-level requirements are properly defined, validated, and verified, and that the product meets performance, reliability and manufacturability goals. Collaborates cross-functionally with design, test, quality and production teams to ensure seamless integration and transition of products into manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical, Systems or Marine Engineering or a related technical field and 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in system design, integration and testing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Candidate must be a “self-starter,” a strong team member, and requires only limited supervision
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills and a willingness to proactively collaborate to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively
• US Citizen with ability to attain/maintain Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine robotic (underwater or surface) vehicle hardware interfacing, including mechanics, serial and Ethernet protocols and power and time synchronization is highly preferred.
• Experience with electrical analyses/test and verification of requirements
• Experience writing test plans and procedures
• Understanding and experience of one or more of the following:
• Integrated Navigation Systems and INS (Inertial Navigation Systems)
• Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) and/or Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
• Pressure, CTD and sound speed sensors
• Acoustic positioning (USBL, LBL)
• Sonar
• Acoustic communication
• Subsea vehicles
• Navigation software, post-processing and surveying
• Familiarity with software development and programming languages (e.g., C++, Python).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to marine instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Supports system-level planning and execution across all phases: Concept, design, development, verification, validation and production handoff
• Works collaboratively with teams of highly skilled engineers from various disciplines such as electronics, software, firmware and mechanical engineering
• Develops and manages system and subsystem requirements using traceability tools
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Conducts system testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
• Troubleshoots and resolves systems issues in a timely manner
• Provides input to design approaches and architecture
• Evaluates and integrates sensors into new and existing systems to meet customer requirements
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in marine navigation, instrumentation and systems engineering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level