Electrical Engineer - DSV Alvin

Job Announcement

Company / Organization : Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

Description :

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to join the Alvin Submersible Engineering and Operations Group. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position and is eligible for full benefits. Alvin is the world's most renowned human occupied submersible, continually operating since its commissioning in 1964. For over five decades, and 5000+ dives, Alvin has advanced our understanding of the Earth's ocean environments, uncovering many significant scientific discoveries along the way. Alvin was recently certified to 6500m and now has the ability to explore over 98% of the ocean floor. The Alvin Group is currently seeking a highly motivated, technically competent and responsible Electronics / Electrical Engineer to join our operations team. With supervision, a successful candidate applies electronic / electrical aptitude and acquired knowledge of established procedures to the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of vehicle related equipment used in the operation and support of the Alvin submersible.

This is a physically demanding position requiring the ability and willingness to spend six-to-eight months per year at sea. The remainder of the year's workload would be at the institution and may require a local residence. After an initial training period, the position would allow for minimally supervised maintenance on the vehicle, and additional qualifications to perform key submersible support roles. Exceptional candidates will be entered into the Alvin Pilot in Training program with the goal of completing qualifications as Alvin Pilot in Command. This is an entry-level position designed to encourage the connection and application of academic training to results-oriented projects in support of scientific and research activities. Initially, this position will have direct supervision to achieve structured and assigned objectives.

Point of Contact : Micki Barboni

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DRL / ITEST 1312333 and DUE / ATE 1104310. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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