Associate Ocean Engineer

Job description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Ocean Engineer for a full-time entry-level position supporting several impactful projects across the company.
Successful candidates will have a BS degree in ocean engineering or a related field and will focus on building foundational skills and proficiency within their domain.
They will be responsible for supporting project teams with a variety of engineering tasks from design and development to assembly, maintenance and testing of complex maritime systems.
Ideal candidates will thrive in small, fast-paced, research & development environments, as a part of larger teams and as individual contributors under the direct supervision and guidance of more experienced engineers.

We work on exciting, technically challenging, cutting-edge technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences.
You will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Support the entire arc of marine system development, starting with conceptualization and design, then to production planning, procurement, fabrication, component level testing and finally to system integration, system testing and sustainment.

Traveling in support of testing, approximately 5-15% of the year

Design and fabrication of oceanographic moorings

Design, fabrication and testing of subsea wet cables

Maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation and unmanned platforms

Writing procedures in support of fabrication and testing Implementing lessons learned from previous projects Integration and optimization of test gear and assets going to sea

Preparing for and executing pier-side and at-sea testing

Required Skills and Attributes

B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering or a related domain

Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with the ability to independently solve moderately complex problems

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Ability to use basic hand tools and electrical test and measurement equipment

Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.

Writing procedures in support of integration, production and testing

Experience with basic data plotting and analysis using Python, MATLAB or equivalent

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to grasp, organize, and communicate fundamental electrical and mechanical concepts, and collaborate successfully with multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Experience with Altium, ORCAD or similar electronic schematic capture/simulation tools

Experience with SolidWorks, CAD or other solid modeling tool

Basic proficiency interfacing with Linux based systems

Familiarity with subsea wet cable design and construction

Experience at sea and familiarity with offshore rigging

Experience with mechanical production and sustainment of maritime systems

Familiarity with localization methods including beamforming

Experience with acoustic propagation models and tools

Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering

Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.

Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

Position can be located in either Groton or Pawcatuck, CT. Full relocation provided.
Qualifications:

Required Skills and Attributes

B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering or a related domain

Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with the ability to independently solve moderately complex problems

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Ability to use basic hand tools and electrical test and measurement equipment

Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.

Writing procedures in support of integration, production and testing

Experience with basic data plotting and analysis using Python, MATLAB or equivalent

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to grasp, organize, and communicate fundamental electrical and mechanical concepts, and collaborate successfully with multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Experience with Altium, ORCAD or similar electronic schematic capture/simulation tools

Experience with SolidWorks, CAD or other solid modeling tool

Basic proficiency interfacing with Linux based systems

Familiarity with subsea wet cable design and construction

Experience at sea and familiarity with offshore rigging

Experience with mechanical production and sustainment of maritime systems

Familiarity with localization methods including beamforming

Experience with acoustic propagation models and tools

Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering

Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.

Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

Position can be located in either Groton or Pawcatuck, CT. Full relocation provided.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Ocean Engineer for a full-time entry-level position supporting several impactful projects across the company.
Successful candidates will have a BS degree in ocean engineering or a related field and will focus on building foundational skills and proficiency within their domain.
They will be responsible for supporting project teams with a variety of engineering tasks from design and development to assembly, maintenance and testing of complex maritime systems.
Ideal candidates will thrive in small, fast-paced, research & development environments, as a part of larger teams and as individual contributors under the direct supervision and guidance of more experienced engineers.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD

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