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This position requires a valid U.S. Passport and ability to work at sea up to 3 months per year.
DESCRIPTIONThe Marine Physical Laboratory Division at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is seeking a skilled Research and Development Engineer 2.
Under general supervision, as a member of the Applied Propagation Physics Group, provides support with electrical/electronic, mechanical and robotic design and development of oceanographic instrumentation systems specific to underwater acoustics research and actively take part in the performance of at-sea experiments. Assist in the design, construction, assembly, testing and deployment of complex experimental oceanographic equipment and instrumentation systems. Assist in the maintenance, modification and operation of existing instrumentation systems. These systems include but are not limited to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) equipped with acoustic payloads, a ship-towed acoustic sound source system, an autonomously deployed array of acoustic sound sources, and a ship-towed hydrophone array. Future projects are likely to include deep water seafloor moored hydrophone arrays and sound sources and hydrophone arrays towed by autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Participate in the design of electrical and mechanical components for bio-inspired oceanographic instrumentation systems and coordinate the fabrication of these components with outside vendors and the MPL machine shop staff. Collaborate in all aspects of at-sea experiments aboard research vessels including organizing, packing and shipping equipment, loading and securing equipment aboard ship, and testing, deploying, operating and recovering equipment. Participates in all aspects of an operating research and development laboratory including defining and ordering supplies, maintaining and testing lab equipment, and maintaining laboratory facilities. Participate in the preparation of technical reports, scientific publications, journal papers, budget reports and oral presentations.
Use professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments. Work in a specialized engineering field on a major training and / or research effort. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
QUALIFICATIONSBS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, physics or other applied science degree, or in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity. The focus of this position will be on the electrical/electronic and mechanical design of oceanographic instrumentation and systems specific to acoustics research.
Ability to work at remote locations and under adverse conditions for extended periods (up to 5 weeks per experiment).
Experience designing custom mechanical components using SolidWorks.
Demonstrated understanding of digital and analog electric circuit theory and experience with circuit board design and fabrication methods and design software (Altium specifically).
Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments. Working knowledge of commonly accepted and effective electrical and mechanical design practices.
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of programming languages such as LabView, C/C++, Python and Matlab.
Ability to use standard electronic test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters and spectrum analyzers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, create and understand schematics, mechanical drawings, spec sheets, MSDS sheets and other technical documents.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
Ability to work at sea for up to three months per year and function under adverse conditions
Occasional evenings/weekends and long hours (usually during at-sea experiments)
Maintain a valid US Passport required for travel to foreign ports
Ability to operate forklift and obtain operator certification
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to obtain & maintain secret security clearance
offer of employment is contingent upon candidate clearing the background check process.
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Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
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