Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1
Location
California
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
$55K - $85K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1
Lynker
• Ballast gliders by adjusting weights based on ocean conditions • Clean and seal gliders in preparation for deployment • Perform pre-deployment system checks • Conduct test flights in the SWFSC test tank • Define mission parameters and prepare mission files • Prepare and assist with deployment of CTDs, ADCP/Es, and mooring systems • Pilot gliders during deployments, including rotating monitoring shifts • Monitor glider performance and respond to mission interruptions • Maintain clean and organized glider workspaces • Support deployment and recovery operations at sea • Prepare monthly progress reports
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in natural science, physical science, computational science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- One (1) year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years
- Experience supporting field operations or oceanographic data collection
- Experience working with marine instrumentation or autonomous systems
- Ability to follow technical procedures and checklists
- Ability to work in team-based operational environments
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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