On-Ship Atmospheric & Aerosol Systems Engineer

British Antarctic Survey; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

British Antarctic Survey is seeking a skilled engineer to commission atmospheric science systems aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). You will manage trace gas and aerosol instrumentation, sampling methods, and SOPs, ensuring calibration and safety protocols are in place.

The role involves work on ships and remote polar environments, with strong emphasis on data quality and long-term observations. Applicants should have an engineering or scientific background, experience with gas

Competenze

• Experience with atmospheric science instrumentation.
• Field work experience.
• Experience with gas handling systems.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Develop scientific or operational electronic and electrical systems.
• Maintain systems on ships or remote polar locations and support related mechanical systems.
• Provide engineering support and projects to scientific and operational departments in the UK and onboard ships.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to deliver projects professionally.
• Other duties as appropriate.

Conoscenze

Atmospheric science instrumentation

Field work experience

Gas handling systems

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ship/remote polar work

Python or similar

Trace gas / aerosol measurements

Calibration standards knowledge

Polar/marine systems experience

Design software

Project & budget management

Communication to diverse audiences

Problem-solving

Engineering or scientific mathematics

Formazione

HNC or higher degree

Degree level relevant degree

Masters/PhD or equivalent experience

Descrizione del lavoro

British Antarctic Survey is seeking a skilled engineer to commission atmospheric science systems aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). You will manage trace gas and aerosol instrumentation, sampling methods, and SOPs, ensuring calibration and safety protocols are in place.

The role involves work on ships and remote polar environments, with strong emphasis on data quality and long-term observations. Applicants should have an engineering or scientific background, experience with gas