This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Uncrewed Systems Technician will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Support the maintenance, service, and repairs of the UxS as required to effectively support operations.● Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting technical and software issues, and relaying that information to the field supervisor.● Training new pilots and UxS operators.● Work directly with the project leadership in planning, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures.● Collaborating with other operators and watchstanders for UxS missions.● Coordinating and leading the mobilization and demobilization of the UxS before and after operations; including breakdown, containerization, and rigging for travel.
Qualifications
The Uncrewed Systems Technician selected should have the following
1-year minimum of field experience operating Uncrewed Systems,ROVs, or the equivalent maritime field.● 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.
The Ideal Uncrewed Systems Technician will have the Following
Experience in boat handling and seamanship: licensed boater or captain is desired.● Experience implementing COLREGs into the safety of navigation of UxS.
Experience with maritime situational awareness sensors using cameras, AIS, FLIR, and RADAR.● Experience with mobilization/demobilization of gear for sea and transport.● Experience integrating oceanographic/hydrographic systems● Strong marine mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.● Experience with operating satellite, cellular, and RF telemetry systems.● Experience with marine positioning systems using GNSS, INS/IMU, or USBL.● Experience with IP based network technologies.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
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
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
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