Field Engineer – Underwater Sensor Systems & Training

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, through Applied Research Laboratories, seeks a Field Engineering Associate (RESA IV) to provide field engineering support for advanced underwater sensor systems and to help coordinate testing, maintenance, and training on Navy platforms.

Ideal candidates will bring substantial Navy systems experience, the ability to deliver training to military and industry partners, and a proven track record of organizing complex installation and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of related experience, including five years with Navy systems and underwater acoustics.
• Organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures using Navy processes.
• Knowledge of maintenance/training, developing system-level operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.
• Ability to deliver training to Navy personnel and industry partners.
• Dynamic, organized, capable of coordinating multiple tasks and time management.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving and judgement.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive information and communicate with diverse groups.
• Willing to work under pressure and maintain regular attendance.
• U.S. citizenship; security eligibility to access classified information.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for underwater sensor systems, including grooming, operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate grooming, testing and utilization of complex acoustic systems.
• Develop and deliver operator training materials and training sessions.
• Document procedures and work packages for testing and maintenance.
• Create technical documentation and manuals for sensor operation and maintenance.
• Assist in testing, maintenance and training on UUV and Navy platforms.
• Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical assemblies and computer networks.
• Contribute to training curriculum development for advanced sensors.
• Liaise with sponsors and present progress briefs.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and project partners.
• Research new technologies for system enhancements.
• Support supervisors and engineers; travel as required.
• Respond to user needs regarding logistics and availability.

Skills

Navy systems experience

Underwater acoustic systems

Training development

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Training delivery to Navy/industry

Multi-tasking & time management

Attention to detail

Independent working & communication

Ability to work under pressure

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, through Applied Research Laboratories, seeks a Field Engineering Associate (RESA IV) to provide field engineering support for advanced underwater sensor systems and to help coordinate testing, maintenance, and training on Navy platforms.

Ideal candidates will bring substantial Navy systems experience, the ability to deliver training to military and industry partners, and a proven track record of organizing complex installation and maintenance procedures.