Senior Marine Electronics Technician

William & Mary; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to on-campus fitness facilities

Educational assistance

Professional development opportunities

Robust holiday schedule

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking a skilled individual for a position involving hydro-acoustic equipment in scientific research. Responsibilities include calibrating data, troubleshooting marine electronics, and participating in at-sea research activities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with hydroacoustic instruments and software, and knowledge of marine equipment maintenance. This position offers competitive benefits supporting well-being and professional growth, with opportunities for educational assistance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operational theory of hydroacoustic instruments.
• Demonstrated skills in soldering and cable waterproofing.
• Ability to integrate scientific data collection software.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate data from hydroacoustic instruments.
• Troubleshoot marine electronic equipment.
• Participate in at-sea research activities.

Skills

Knowledge of hydro-acoustic equipment

Strong analytical skills

Cable construction and splicing

Proficiency with mechanical tools

Problem-solving skills

Experience with hydroacoustic software

Education

ABYC Certification

Tools

Echosounder

CTD

Hydrographic winch

Job description

* Knowledge of hydro-acoustic equipment in scientific research settings, with the ability to calibrate data from hydroacoustic instruments.* Working knowledge of Echosounder and hydroacoustic instrument operational theory.* Working knowledge of operational theory and system integration of oceanographical instruments, including CTD, rosette bottle sampler, hydrographic winch, sea cable termination, fluorometer, ADCP, flow sensors and related devices* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics for cables and circuits.* Demonstrated skills in cable construction, cable splicing and soldering (Cat-5, use of diagnostic equipment), sea cable waterproofing and termination.* Knowledge of QA/QC of data products from shipboard hydroacoustic and oceanographic systems.* Proficiency in the use of common mechanical tools and measuring devices associated with electrical circuits and electronic equipment.* Working knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance of hydrographic and oceanographic equipment including single and split-beam echosounders, multibeam echosounders, CTDs, ADCPs, and SVPs.* Knowledge of shipboard data interleaving via NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 communications networks, with the ability to integrate various scientific data collection software to shipboard data network.* Knowledge of budget and or fiscal processes, with the ability to management a budget for supply and equipment inventories.* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to locate, trouble shoot, and mitigate sources of shipboard acoustical noise, and maintain and troubleshoot marine electronic equipment and devices operating on both AC and DC circuits.* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to operate and repair rosette bottle sampler, with CTD and bottle sampler deployment & instrument set up.* Extensive experience in computer systems and equipment interfacing.* Experience using hydroacoustic post-processing software for scientific purposes* This is a non-exempt position eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and University policy.* ABYC Certification or ability to obtain within a year.* Occasionally participate in at-sea research activity supporting the use of hydroacoustic equipment or other equipment in support of research operations.### BenefitsWilliam & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‐being and professional growth, including access to on‐campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available.