Polar Field Engineer II - Field Deployments Innovation

EarthScope Consortium; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan (Comprehensive)

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

EarthScope Consortium invites applications for Engineer II - Polar in Socorro, NM. The role supports field projects across the United States and polar regions, coordinating logistics, instrumentation, data, and reports in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, ensuring data quality, and training staff while reporting to the Engineering Manager II. Travel up to 30% is required, with relocation considerations to Albuquerque in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/geosciences with 3 years of experience in geophysical sensors or networks.
• Master's degree with 1 year of field experience with geophysical sensors or networks.
• Familiarity with data quality analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Implement geophysical projects including logistics, site reconnaissance, installation activities and data flow.
• Identify and solve standard issues related to geophysical sensor hardware, firmware, software, and metadata.
• Draft technical reports and assist with documentation and project budgeting as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with communities, suppliers, and partners.

Skills

Geophysical sensors

Logistics coordination

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/geosciences

Master's degree in engineering/geosciences

Tools

GNSS receivers and antennas

Job description

EarthScope Consortium invites applications for Engineer II - Polar in Socorro, NM. The role supports field projects across the United States and polar regions, coordinating logistics, instrumentation, data, and reports in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, ensuring data quality, and training staff while reporting to the Engineering Manager II. Travel up to 30% is required, with relocation considerations to Albuquerque in Fall 2026.