Shipboard Atmospheric Systems Engineer for Polar Missions

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

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.