Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1

🔥 50 minutes ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $55k - $85k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

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Lynker

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🔬 Science

Science • Engineering • Environmental Policy & Compliance

Lynker is a premier science, engineering, and technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions in weather and climate science, marine/ocean science and engineering, and space weather and space climate. The company partners with governments, communities, and industries to deliver impactful services that address global environmental security and economic prosperity. By leveraging a team of skilled scientists, engineers, and educators, Lynker tackles some of the nation’s most important missions and challenges, while also focusing on training, communications, and outreach for effective environmental policy and compliance.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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