Field Electronics Technician - Ocean Sensor Systems

Lynker; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Lynker is seeking an Electronics Technician to support NOAA CO-OPS, performing prep, testing, and field maintenance of measurement systems along the East and Gulf Coasts and the Great Lakes region. Travel is involved, with light lifting, ladder work, and occasional boating considerations.

The ideal candidate will have a related engineering background, practical electronics experience, and comfort with field deployments and data processing.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electronic Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• One year of Electronics Technician level experience in environmental monitoring technology or similar.
• Knowledge of Data Collection Platforms (DCP) and field instrumentation.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and basic lab/field testing.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate sensors for water level, wind, temperature, and pressure.
• Perform firmware and software updates for system optimization.
• Upgrade components per manufacturer specifications.
• Assist with lab and field testing and data acquisition setup.
• Develop maintenance plans for sensor technology and systems.
• Provide field support for installation, maintenance, and repair.

Skills

Electronics

Customer service

Field testing

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Electronic Engineering

Oceanography or related field

Tools

DCP knowledge

Firmware updates

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Lynker is seeking an Electronics Technician to support NOAA CO-OPS, performing prep, testing, and field maintenance of measurement systems along the East and Gulf Coasts and the Great Lakes region. Travel is involved, with light lifting, ladder work, and occasional boating considerations.

The ideal candidate will have a related engineering background, practical electronics experience, and comfort with field deployments and data processing.