Uncrewed Vessel Operator
About The Position
The mission of Lynker Corporation is to deliver innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity as a trusted partner to governments, communities, and industry. With the growing demand for offshore energy expansion, marine natural resource management, and coastal resilience to environmental threats, there has been a need for more advanced and efficient hydrographic mapping systems. Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the expansion of mapping across the US Exclusive Economic Zone using Uncrewed Systems (UxS), which include Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USV), Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUV), and Underwater Gliders. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker is leading the way in providing operational, logistical, and training support for Uncrewed Systems. We are seeking individuals who can help our team support our contract with NOAA Uncrewed Marine Systems Division (UMSD) and other partners in UxS Industry. The Uncrewed Systems Operator must have experience operating hydrographic survey or oceanographic research technologies. This position involves travelling for long durations at sea aboard vessels or to Remote Operations Centers (ROC). A strong background in marine science, information technology, or mechanical engineering is desirable. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team and working with advanced marine technologies, please review the Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Requirements for this position. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Associates Degree or higher in at least one of the following: Marine Technology, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Support operations at sea on board NOAA vessels, or at a regional remote operation center, for up to 30 consecutive days at a time
- Ability to lift >45 lb. objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in an interagency atmosphere.
- Yearly travel 50% or more
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating USVs, UUVs, or Underwater Gliders is desired.
- Experience in boat handling and seamanship: licensed boater or captain is desired.
- Experience implementing COLREGs into the safety of navigation of UxS.
- Experience with operating satellite, cellular, and RF telemetry systems
- Experience with maritime situational awareness using AIS,FLIR, ECDIS, LiDAR, and RADAR.
- Experience with data acquisition using Multibeam Sonars, Side Scan Sonars, and acoustic systems is desired.
- Experience with marine positioning systems using GNSS, INS/IMU, or USBL.
Responsibilities
- The primary duty of a UxS Operator is to stand pilot watches with the responsibility of maintaining the safety of the public and of the vessel while at sea under semi-autonomous operations.
- 8-12hr night or day watches based in a regional Remote Operating Center, or from a host vessel at sea
- Ensure the safety of navigation and situational awareness of the vehicle during operations
- Additional duties include monitoring vessel status feedback, telemetry stability and configuration, and basic data acquisition control
- Operators are responsible for troubleshooting technical and software issues, and relaying that information to the watch supervisor.
- Proper record keeping during watches and in diagnostic scenarios
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
