SDA Atmospheric and Aerosol Science Systems Engineer

This three-year fixed-term post sits in British Antarctic Survey, supporting the atmospheric science systems on the research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough. The work centres on running trace gas and aerosol instruments, designing air sampling methods and writing the operating procedures that govern them. The role needs willingness to work aboard ship or in remote polar environments, with a medical confirming fitness for Antarctic conditions.

Security screening or vetting suited to the role is also required.

• Commission atmospheric science systems on RRS Sir David Attenborough
• Operate trace gas and aerosol instrumentation
• Implement air sampling methods, including sample flow control and inlet characterisation
• Develop standard operating procedures covering maintenance, calibration and consumables
• Support the modification of equipment where needed
• Automate systems to build long-term observations and datasets
• Write health and safety documentation and enter data into the BAS information management system
• Develop scientific or operational electronic and electrical systems
• Maintain scientific or operational systems on ships and at remote polar locations
• Support mechanical systems
• Provide engineering support and projects to scientific and operational departments, and to users on ships and in polar regions
• Other duties as appropriate

• HNC or higher degree level

• Experience with atmospheric science instrumentation
• Field work experience
• Experience with gas handling systems

• Troubleshooting instrumentation
• Suitable engineering or scientific mathematical capabilities
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrable teamwork

• Medical confirming fitness for Antarctic conditions
• Security screening or vetting appropriate to the role

• Willingness to work on ship or in remote polar environments

• Experience with trace gas or aerosol measurements
• Knowledge of traceability of standards and calibration scales as applied to atmospheric measurements
• Experience with polar or marine systems, including maintenance of instrumentation or measurement systems
• Data acquisition and programming, such as Python
• Relevant degree and/or extensive experience, with Masters or PhD or equivalent experience
• Experience using design software
• Project and budget management for small projects
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences