Field Engineer — Underwater Sensor Systems (Navy)

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Field Engineering Associate (RESA IV) to groom, operate, and maintain advanced underwater sensor systems in Bangor, Washington. You will provide field engineering support, documentation, and training as part of a specialized NAVY-oriented program run by Applied Research Laboratories.

Join a team that interfaces with Navy personnel, sponsors, and contractors; travel may be required, and a security-sensitive environment is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of related experience, five in operation/test/evaluation of Navy underwater systems.
• Ability to develop and apply system-level operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to deliver training to Navy personnel and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for underwater sensor suites, including grooming, operations and maintenance.
• Develop test procedures and maintenance work packages; produce technical documentation and manuals.
• Support system testing, maintenance, and training on Navy platforms and UUVs; troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies and networks.
• Assist in developing training curricula and training systems for operation and maintenance of sensors.
• Liaise with sponsors and prepare status briefs; maintain relationships with vendors and partners.

Skills

Field engineering

Documentation

Training development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Field Engineering Associate (RESA IV) to groom, operate, and maintain advanced underwater sensor systems in Bangor, Washington. You will provide field engineering support, documentation, and training as part of a specialized NAVY-oriented program run by Applied Research Laboratories.

Join a team that interfaces with Navy personnel, sponsors, and contractors; travel may be required, and a security-sensitive environment is common.