Engineer III - Design EE
Company: Earthscope Consortium, Inc.
Location: Socorro
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Come join EarthScope as our new R&D Electrical Engineer! In
this hands-on position, you will interface with many different
geophysical instruments and work with state-of-the art testing
equipment.As part of your responsibilities, you will be:Leading the
development of new electrical design for geophysical
instrumentationWorking with the engineering group to develop new
testing procedures.Providing technical support and guidance to
junior staff membersCollaborating with the research community
members to support their field experiments.This position is a great
opportunity for you to advance our electrical engineering
capabilities. If you are excited about what this position has to
offer and are a driven and innovative team member, apply with us
today! https://www.earthscope.org/careers/ * This position is
on-site at our EPIC facility in Socorro, New Mexico** This posting
will be taken down once we have received the first 100 qualified
applications.*** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor
applicants for work authorization within the United States.Job
Title: Engineer III - Design EE (Electrical Engineer)Department:
Instrumentation - Engineering Design Reports to: Engineering Design
subunit LeadEmployment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptRemote
Eligible: No, On-site, Socorro, New MexicoTravel Requirements: Up
to 30%Salary Range: $86,400 - $107,900/year (depending on
experience)Position SummaryThe Engineer III (EIII) works with
limited direction to provide oversight/management/leadership for
technical geophysical projects of moderate complexity involving
multiple stakeholders and/or technologies, which may occur over
multiple years. The incumbent, as the technical lead, will
implement and manage field operations at sites throughout the
United States, polar latitudes, and other international locations.
The incumbent collaborates with other engineers to devise novel
approaches to technical problems. The EIII is respected as a
subject matter expert specific to assigned projects and is relied
upon to propose new, as well as implement established, procedures
that align with best practices, operating standards, and the
EarthScope mission. The EIII provides training for engineers and
the user community to ensure all work conforms to high technical
and organizational standards. Engineers are ambassadors who
represent these principles to scientists, landowners, sponsors, and
other community members. The EIII will report to the Engineering
Manager within designated project and functional areas.Details of
ResponsibilitiesGeneral Essential Job Duties:? Act as technical
lead on the execution of geophysical projects involving multiple
technologies with both internal and external stakeholders and which
may occur over multiple years.? With general direction, set
strategy for planning and executing scope for assigned projects,
which may involve logistics, site reconnaissance, site selection,
permitting, installation activities, maintenance, network
configuration, instrument operation, station communications and/or
data flow activities as part of a portfolio of geophysical
technologies.? Independently identify complex technical problems
and devise solutions that require innovation and creativity.?
Troubleshoot and integrate geophysical technology, firmware,
software, metadata, and sensor-related infrastructure.? Contributes
to the design and testing of new complex systems.? Generate
detailed technical documentation of assigned projects.? Prepare
individual project budgets of moderate scope for project and
engineering managers, and review and report expenditures.? Provide
financial and operational recommendations and contribute content to
support proposal development, as requested.? Strengthen alliances
with other departments within EarthScope on collaborative
projects/opportunities.? Develop and maintain good relationships
with community members, suppliers, landowners, and business
partners within areas of expertise.? Other duties may be assigned
as necessary for the successful operation of EarthScope.Leadership
and Supervisory Responsibilities:? This position does not have
direct supervisory responsibility.? May coordinate assigned
responsibilities to other engineering staff.? Interacts and
collaborates with staff throughout the company to ensure the
completion of designated projects.? Provides guidance on technical
matters to others.? Act as lead engineer and point of contact if
they are the ranking engineer in the field.? Foster a professional
culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal and
written communications with an emphasis on team building.?
Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to
ensure tasks are completed on time and with best
practices.QualificationsMinimum Education & Experience
Requirements:? Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional
experience in engineering, geosciences, or related field with seven
(7) years of experience with geophysical sensors or networks.OR?
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in
engineering, geosciences, or related field and four (4) years of
field experience with geophysical sensors or networksPreferred
Skills:? General understanding of geophysical data processing.?
Familiarity with data quality analysis software.? Proficiency with
computer programming or scripting language.? Experience leading
field teams related to geophysical instrumentation deployments.?
Experience in systems engineering and design.Assignment-specific
Position Summary Positions in Instrumentation Services will include
job specific addenda that specify and clarify Functional,
Programmatic, and any Additional responsibilities that are
pertinent to the position. This is in addition to the general
Position Description requirements associated with the job title.
Assignment-specific Essential Duties: Functional
responsibilities:Reports to and is supervised by the Engineering
Department, Engineering Design subunit Lead. Programmatic
responsibilities: Work with engineering teams to support
electronics design and fabrication for geophysical instrumentation.
Support test and evaluation requirements and establish SOPs for
systems evaluationWorks with other sensor test and evaluation group
geophysical instrumentation projects as necessary.Programmatic
responsibilities are coordinated through Portable Engineering group
lead. Assignment-specific Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
for the position above and beyond the knowledge, skills & abilities
listed in the position description: Knowledge of dataloggers and
analog to digital conversionKnowledge of digital logic and
communications protocols, modeling, and testingKnowledge of power
supply design and implementation for analog and digital
circuitsExperience analyzing laboratory and field data to ensure
that the systems and components meet specifications.Experience with
waveform generators, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum
analyzers.Knowledge of signal processing methods.Familiarity with
time series data formats.Proficient in programming and scripting
for device automation. Assignment-specific Preferred Skills:
Proficient in programming and scripting for device automation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:? In depth
technical understanding of the concepts, practices, and procedures
for the use of geophysical sensors and their scientific impacts.?
Demonstrated general understanding of related equipment used
outside of project areas.? Proficiency in the operation of hand and
power tools (i.e., cordless drill, chop saw, grinder, etc.) and
identification of specialized tooling needs? Ability to oversee
project assessment and planning.? Ability to work effectively in a
team environment.? Ability to evaluate complex problems and provide
innovative solutions to ensure projects are completed on schedule.?
Ability to provide technical guidance and training as technical
lead to project team members.? Working knowledge of services and
functions of other departments within the EarthScope Consortium.?
Ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing as
appropriate for the needs of the audience.? Ability to assess one's
interactions and actions to determine responsibility of activities
and incidents and ensure personal accountability for the successful
completion of projects.? Ability to understand advanced, complex
problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.?
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules for self and
others.? Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret data.? Ability
to make decisions which have moderate impact on the job function
and small impact on the organization in general.? Ability to
conduct safety training under challenging field conditions.Other
Requirements:? Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope
established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per
week, particularly when traveling.? If the employee is engaged in
field operations, they are required to maintain appropriate safety
training, including wilderness, avalanche, helicopter, first-aid,
etc.? A valid driver's license is required.? Must be able to comply
with the EarthScope Consortium's Motor Vehicle Policy.? Frequent
travel by commercial or contracted means including fixed and rotor
winged aircraft, motor vehicle, boat, etc.? A valid passport is
required for polar and international projects.? If deploying to
polar environments, must be able to meet the Physical Qualification
Determination for Arctic and Antarctic deployments
(PESJ-POL_2000.09a).EnvironmentPhysical Setting and
Requirements:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:? Continually
required to stand. ? Continually required to walk. ? Continually
required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. ? Continually
required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. ?
Continually required to talk or hear. ? Continually work near
moving mechanical parts. ? Frequently required to sit.? Frequently
work in high, precarious places. ? Field work conditions may
involve high elevation, extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity,
noise, hazards, and vibration. ? Frequently lift and/or move up to
75 pounds over uneven terrain and long distances (up to 3 miles). ?
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. ? Specialized equipment, machines, or
vehicles used: Domestic and international travel in remote or
extreme environments by off-road vehicle, helicopter, fixed wing,
or other specialty vehicles.About EarthScope ConsortiumOur Mission:
EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting
transformative global geophysical research and education.Our Core
Organizational Values: EarthScope's core values are built upon a
foundation of scientific and professional integrity. In order to
accomplish our mission of research and education, as a community
and science support organization, we value: ? Advancement of
community science goals and their relevance to society,?
Excellence, innovation, and cooperation in science, technology,
education, and service,? Open access to data products and
scientific exchange,? Data preservation and stewardship for future
science and society,? Transparent community governance,?
Cultivation of diverse scientific, educational, and social
perspectives,? Efficient and effective use of resources, and?
Strong service ethic and a "can do" attitude.EarthScope Consortium
operates the U.S. National Science Foundation's GAGE and SAGE
Facilities, and cooperates with member universities, federal
agencies, and many international partners. As representatives of
the academic world, and stewards of taxpayer dollars, it is
important that all of us take these responsibilities seriously and
represent the Consortium with the highest of professional and
ethical conduct. In turn, know that EarthScope places a high value
on employees; and works diligently to protect your interests and
provide competitive and appealing benefits to you and your
families.To Apply: Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope
Consortium Career Center:
https://www.earthscope.org/careers/Applicants MUST be authorized to
work permanently in the United States. EarthScope Consortium
participates in E-Verify.EarthScope Consortium is not able to
sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United
States.EarthScope Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.Reasonable accommodation may be requested to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
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