Atmospheric Instrumentation Field Engineer

gem-technologies; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Atmospheric Instrumentation Field Engineer to support DOE ARM mobile facilities, including AMF1 deployments in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires hands-on maintenance, daily rounds of instrumentation, and coordination across site operations with LANL and ARM teams.

Travel to on-site operations, data quality reporting, and inventory management are essential aspects. The candidate will participate in site visits and demobilization activities as needed, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organizing and tracking inventory and maintaining records.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics, networking protocols, and low‑voltage circuits.
• Familiarity with hand tools and digital multimeters.
• Ability to work independently within a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support for DOE ARM mobile facilities.
• Travel to and support on-site, deployed field operations.
• Perform daily rounds to inspect, adjust, and clean instrumentation.
• Submit and respond to ARM maintenance and data quality reports.
• Respond to ARM email communications promptly.
• Submit weekly reports on instrument status, data quality, and inventory.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and critical items.
• Assist with shipping/receiving of equipment and consumables.
• Attend weekly site operations meetings and ARM all-hands meetings.
• Launch radiosondes according to the campaign schedule.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work site.
• Occasionally serve as main contact for site visits and tours.
• Attend weekly LANL operations calls.
• Support demobilization activities at campaign end.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

DOE/climate research interest

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Digital multimeters

Hand tools

Networking protocols

Low-voltage circuits

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Atmospheric Instrumentation Field Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be supporting site operations of the ARM Mobile Facility 1 (AMF1), currently deployed in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support for DOE ARM mobile facilities.


• Travel to and support on-site, deployed field operations.


• Perform daily rounds at the beginning and end of each day to visually inspect, adjust, and clean instrumentation.


• Submit and respond to all ARM maintenance and data quality reports.


• Respond to all ARM email communications in a timely manner.


• Submit weekly reports to address instrument statuses, open data quality reports, and inventory.


• Maintain inventory of consumables and critical items such as gases, chemicals and filters.


• Assist with shipping and receiving of equipment and consumables.


• Attend weekly site operations meetings and quarterly ARM all-hands meetings.


• Launch radiosondes according to the campaign schedule.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work site throughout the operations period.


• Occasionally serve as the primary point of contact for scheduled site visits and tours by instrument mentors, ARM personnel, and the public.


• Attend weekly operations calls with LANL staff.


• Support demobilization period activities at the end of the campaign, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Remove instrumentation and pack-up equipment according to the site safety plan.
  
  
  • Re-install container doors where necessary.
  
  
  • Disassemble handrails and ladders.
  
  
  • Ready air conditioning units for shipping.
  
  
  • De-energize the AMF1 site.
  
  
  • Prepare all AMF1 containers for shipping.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited institution; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.


• Experience organizing and tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate records.


• Experience troubleshooting electronics, networking protocols, and low‑voltage circuits.


• Familiarity with the use of hand tools and digital multimeters.


• Ability to work independently within a team, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Essential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Sitting and standing; climbing stairs and ladders; lifting 20-30 pounds to waist height; carrying 30-50 pounds and loading into/out of shipping containers; kneeling; squatting; twisting; and bending. Job functions will be performed both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions; all personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.

Desired Skills

• Leadership and/or mentorship experience.


• Interest in DOE and/or climate research activities.


• Experience operating, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining outdoor scientific instrumentation.


• Willingness to work at LANL ( in Los Alamos, NM ) in the future for a short stint and then relocate for the next AMF Campaign ( in Muscatine, IA ) in late 2027/early 2028.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering ( energy.gov ).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.


• Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.


• Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in‑office.


• Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non‑profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education , qualifications , and relevant years of experience . To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competit