Engineering Assistant III

Job description

Job Summary The Chemical Sensors Lab in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to work with a cross-disciplinary team focused on developing biogeochemical sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications. Areas of interest include the ocean carbon system, coral reef health, microplastics, sea level rise, and deep ocean exploration. Significant duties include designing, prototyping, testing, and characterizing various sensor systems on the lab bench, leading electrical engineering tasks including board design and fabrication, and subsequently deploying and validating the sensors at sea. Familiarity with optics or optical sensing and/or ocean sensors is a plus. Strong technical skills and ability to document engineering designs required. A desire to propose and pursue novel ideas and technologies is encouraged. The Engineering Assistant III plays a vital role in the high-pressure, technical environment of deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) operations. This position focuses on the assembly, maintenance, and field deployment of complex robotic systems used for deep-ocean scientific exploration...