Marine Field Worker; Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Marine Field Worker (Autonomous Surface Vehicle)

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Recruitment/Posting Title Marine Field Worker (Autonomous Surface Vehicle)

Department

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Marine Field Worker (Autonomous Surface Vehicle) for the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in the operation, data collection, and post‑mission data processing of the Jacques Cousteau Reserve’s Autonomous Surface Vehicle (a Sea Robotics M1.8 Surveyor ASV) and associated sensors including Edgetech 2205 Sonar System and a Velodyne LiDAR puck.

$20 – $25 per hour.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

40 hours per week.

This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.

Certifications / Licenses

• A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred.
• Background in marine science or marine operation with experience in deployment and maintenance of marine technologies.
• Experience completing mapping missions with multibeam/side‑scan sonar.
• Experience with the utilization of HYPACK and Sonar Wiz to complete missions and post‑process sonar data.

• Must be willing to occasionally work on a small vessel at survey locations in the bay.
• Ability to lift 60 – 80 lbs. to launch and retrieve the autonomous surface vehicle.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions outdoors.
• Work will be conducted primarily at the Rutgers Marine Field Station in Tuckerton, NJ.

• Safe Driving Record.

Open Date: 06/01/2026

Close Date: 07/01/2026

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