Engineering Technician (REMUS Engineering Assistant III)

Job Summary

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking an Engineering Technician (REMUS Engineering Assistant III) for the Oceanographic Systems Lab (OSL). This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits.

About the Role

Provides direct operational and technical engineering support for the development and operations of REMUS autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV’s) doing worldwide operations. Operates and maintains complex electro-mechanical assemblies and instrumentation in an at-sea environment. Works alongside world leaders in underwater robotics and trains highly sought-after REMUS operators.

Responsibilities

• Non-routine maintenance, testing, and repairs to vehicle electrical systems
• Troubleshooting vehicles’ computer and logic systems
• Participates in all aspects of vehicle operations at sea, including mission programming, pre-mission checkout, vehicle tracking, and post-mission analysis
• Works cooperatively in a team-based environment
• May be the sole representative upholding WHOI’s prestige with customers in the field

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus six years' mechanical or electronics experience, or Technical School training plus four years' practical experience
• Engineering study related to a degree may be a discriminator
• TWIC: Must be a US Citizen

Qualifications

• Ability to lift less than 25 lbs independently, carry 10-25 lbs, and perform other physical duties as required
• Visual abilities to include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions, communicate effectively in loud areas
• Physical duties include prolonged standing/walking, carrying heavy gear, and participating in loading/unloading the ship and activities on deck and in the labs during the cruise
• May work at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week
• May need to travel during holidays and for long distances to and from foreign ports
• May experience rudimentary living and working conditions, with shared and basic living quarters and laboratories
• May experience bad or extreme weather conditions, including heavy seas, winter weather, or hot, tropical weather
• May be exposed to potential allergens and irritants, including paint fumes
• May experience constant and intermittent loud noises, and slippery and uneven surfaces

Skills

Proactive at learning new skills, able to work in an at-sea environment, utilizes available resources to solve associated technical issues, hands-on experience operating and maintaining complex electro-mechanical assemblies and instrumentation in an at-sea environment, autonomous vehicle operator knowledge, preferably REMUS based.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including a salary range of $30.50/hour - $39.37/hour, dependent on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.

Pay

$30.50/hour - $39.37/hour

Schedule

Extended time at sea, at times totaling up to 4 months per year (not continuous), depending on vehicle scheduling.