SDA Atmospheric and Aerosol Science Systems Engineer

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CamWebDir seeks an SDA Atmospheric and Aerosol Science Systems Engineer to commission atmospheric systems onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough. You will operate trace gas and aerosol instrumentation, implement air sampling methods, and develop SOPs for maintenance, calibration, and stock management.

The role requires field work experience, gas handling systems, and willingness to work at sea or in remote polar environments, with English proficiency and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with atmospheric science instrumentation.
• Field work experience is required.
• Experience with gas handling systems is essential.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrable teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to work on ships or in remote polar environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Atmospheric instrumentation experience

Field work experience

Gas handling systems

English proficiency

Teamwork

Willingness for ship/remote polar work

Education

HNC or higher degree

Masters/PhD or equivalent

Tools

Python

Design software

Instrumentation maintenance

Job description

SDA Atmospheric and Aerosol Science Systems Engineer

Overview
Purpose
To commission the atmospheric science systems onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) including:

• the operation of the trace gas and aerosol instrumentation.
• implementing air sampling methods for the atmospheric science instrumentation on board the SDA, including sample flow control and inlet characterisation.
• developing standard operating procedures (including routine maintenance schedules, calibration procedures, responsibility for stock and consumables).
• supporting the modification of equipment where necessary.
• writing relevant health and safety documentation (input of data into BAS information management system), automation of the systems to build high-quality, long-term observations and datasets.

Duties

• To develop scientific or operational electronic and electrical systems.
• To maintain scientific or operational systems including those on ships or at remote polar locations. Some ability to support and understand mechanical systems would also be expected.
• Provide engineering support and projects to the scientific and operational departments in the UK, and users on board ships and in polar regions.
• Working with and supporting engineering colleagues, delivering projects and tasks in a professional manner.
• Other duties as appropriate.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Experience with atmospheric science instrumentation.
• Field work experience.
• Experience with gas handling systems.
• Relevant HNC or higher Degree level.
• Suitable engineering or scientific mathematical capabilities.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable Teamwork.
• Willingness to work on ship or remote polar environment.
• You will need to pass a medical to demonstrate that you are medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.

Desirable

• Experience with trace gas or aerosol measurements.
• Knowledge of traceability of standards/calibration scales as applied to atmospheric measurements.
• Experience with Polar or marine systems, including the maintenance of instrumentation or measurement systems.
• High level programming, Python, or similar.
• Degree level Relevant Degree and/or extensive experience. Masters/PhD or equivalent experience.
• Experience use of design software.
• Project and budget management for small projects.
• Able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.