Field Operations Engineer (REQ 301)

Field Operations Engineer

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Field Operations Engineer for a full-time position supporting several engineering projects and programs across the company. Successful candidates will have a BS degree in marine engineering, ocean engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields. Professional experience beyond five years is desired; however, we will consider less experience for highly qualified candidates. This position will be responsible for a variety of engineering tasks from design and development to assembly, maintenance and testing of complex maritime systems. Successful candidates will have the ability to work in small, fast-paced engineering R&D programs as a team or individual contributor, potentially with minimal technical supervision. Candidates must possess hands-on field-testing experience and be comfortable working aboard offshore vessels to support the deployment and recovery of oceanographic instrumentation. Tasking may include:

• Performing engineering work related to the conceptualization, design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of prototype marine systems and ocean instruments
• Preparing for and executing pier-side and at-sea testing
• Traveling in support of testing, approximately 10-30% of the year
• Design and fabrication of oceanographic moorings
• Maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation and unmanned platforms
• Writing procedures in support of testing
• Implementing lessons learned from previous projects
• Optimization of test gear and assets going to sea

Required Attributes and Skills:

• 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
• Experience on ships, planning and executing deployment of moorings, buoys, and UxV's
• Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customer, vendors, etc.
• Organized and detail oriented
• Hands-on field-testing experience
• Strong demonstrated safety awareness and management

Desired Attributes and Skills:

• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD, MATLAB, Linux
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience on ships and offshore rigging
• Experience with mechanical production and sustainment of maritime systems
• Experience with basic data plotting and analysis
• Five or more years of professional experience

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. At APS 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.

An immediate full-time position is open in the following location:

• Pawcatuck, CT

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application using the form below, fax them to 860-448-3075, Attn: Janet, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.