Field Engineer: Underwater Sensor Systems

University of Texas at Austin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Field Engineering Associate to groom, operate and maintain advanced underwater sensor systems in Bangor, Washington. The role supports Navy-related platforms and training initiatives.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience with Navy underwater systems, plus strong planning, documentation and training capabilities. Travel and tight coordination with sponsors and vendors are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years related experience, five years in operation, test, evaluation of Navy underwater systems.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures using Navy processes.
• Knowledge of maintenance and training, including operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Curriculum development and delivering training to Navy/industry partners.
• Dynamic, organized, able to manage multiple tasks, work with sensitive information, communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for underwater sensor suites, grooming, operations and maintenance.
• Develop test and maintenance procedures and work packages; create technical manuals.
• Support testing on training platforms and Navy platforms; troubleshoot and repair.
• Help define training curriculum and special training systems.
• Present progress briefs to sponsors; maintain relationships with vendors and partners.
• Travel as required and stay current with new technologies.
• Respond to end-user logistics and availability needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Navy systems operation

Underwater acoustics

System maintenance

Training development

Technical documentation

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Field Engineering Associate to groom, operate and maintain advanced underwater sensor systems in Bangor, Washington. The role supports Navy-related platforms and training initiatives.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience with Navy underwater systems, plus strong planning, documentation and training capabilities. Travel and tight coordination with sponsors and vendors are expected.