Field Engineering Associate; RESA IV

Job Posting

Title:

Field Engineering Associate (RESA IV)

Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

Washington

Job Details:
Purpose Serve as a Field Engineering Technician responsible for the grooming, operation and maintenance of advanced underwater sensor systems in Bangor, Washington.

• Provide field engineering technical support for unique underwater sensor suites to include system grooming, operations and maintenance.
• Support the coordination and planning of the continued grooming, testing and utilization of complex acoustic systems.
• Serve as a team member for the development of operator training materials and for providing operator training.
• Participate in formal documentation through the development of test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation and manuals to support operation and maintenance of unique underwater sensors.
• Participate in system testing, maintenance and training onboard an Operational Training Platform, UUV support platforms and/or on US Navy platforms.
• Provide field engineering support; use manuals and automated electronic tools to troubleshoot, assemble and repair electromechanical assemblies, computers and computer networks.
• Participate in the definition, implementation, and use of training curriculum and special training systems to be used in the operation and maintenance of advanced sensors.
• Perform liaison tasks with sponsoring organizations and prepare and present formal progress and status briefs covering on-going activities.
• Maintain working relationships with vendors, program sponsors, project partner organizations, and system operators from the US Navy.
• Research and incorporate new technologies for system enhancements.
• Assist Supervisor and Engineers as required, travel as required.
• Respond to emergent needs of end-users of advanced sensors with respect to logistics and operational availability.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of related experience with five years of experience in the operation, test, evaluation and employment of sophisticated Navy systems, including underwater acoustic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems using formal Navy systems and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system level operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.
• Possess the ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners.
• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.
• The position will require attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills and excellent judgement.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• US Citizen.
• Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

• Familiarity with U.S. Navy processes and procedures for the installation, test, maintenance, repair and removal of electronics equipment, including Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) and Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) processes.
• Ten or more years of experience in the operation, testing and repair of underwater systems and support systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and interact effectively with Navy enlisted personnel and officers as well as contractor system providers.

Please note:

This position is in Bangor, Washington.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

$82,000 - $98,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Some weekend, evening and holiday work. Possible interstate/intrastate travel.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement…