Field Electronics Technician for Ocean Sensor Systems

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynker Technologies is seeking an Electronics Technician in Chesapeake, VA to support NOAA CO-OPS. The role involves calibrating sensors, updating firmware, and performing field testing and maintenance on oceanographic sensing equipment.

Travel is required along the East and Gulf Coasts, with occasional field deployments aboard small vessels. A valid driver’s license and background check are required, with opportunities to work on data collection systems and telemetry.

Qualifications

• BS in Electronic Engineering, Oceanography, Physical Science or related field.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tech is preferred.
• Ability to calibrate sensors and troubleshoot field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating sensors measuring water level, wind, temperature, air pressure and other parameters.
• Conducting firmware and software updates to keep systems operational.
• Performing component and system upgrades per manufacturer specs.
• Assisting with lab and field testing, data acquisition setup and data processing.

Skills

Calibration

Field testing

Firmware updates

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Oceanography or related field

Tools

Data Collection Platforms (DCP)

Networking basics

Job description

Lynker Technologies is seeking an Electronics Technician in Chesapeake, VA to support NOAA CO-OPS. The role involves calibrating sensors, updating firmware, and performing field testing and maintenance on oceanographic sensing equipment.

Travel is required along the East and Gulf Coasts, with occasional field deployments aboard small vessels. A valid driver’s license and background check are required, with opportunities to work on data collection systems and telemetry.