Glider (AUV) Technician II

Requirements

• Ballasting gliders and cleaning/sealing them in preparation for deployment
• Performing pre-deployment system checks and test flights in the SWFSC tech tank
• Defining mission parameters and preparing mission files for deployment
• Calibrating and preparing ADCP/Es, CTD sensors, and mooring buoys for deployment
• Piloting gliders throughout deployments on rotating 24-hour shifts, monitoring flight performance, and responding to mission interruptions
• Going to sea on small boats or research vessels to deploy and recover gliders
• Maintaining clean, organized, and accessible glider workspaces
• Submitting monthly progress reports reflecting status and progress of all tasks
• Calibrating oceanographic sensors and troubleshooting hardware/software issues
• Preparing glider post-deployment reports and processing/analyzing glider data
• Preparing procurement packages for glider maintenance, calibrations, and repairs
• Maintaining service records and component inventories to schedule regular maintenance
• Providing oversight and instruction to newer/less-experienced glider team members
• Creating and maintaining glider deployment and piloting schedules
• Preparing shipping documents for hazardous materials as necessary
• Preparing reports, papers, and presentations; attending scientific conferences as appropriate

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation
• Sick and holiday benefits