Ocean Engineer I

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary This position requires a diverse skillset that applies science and engineering principles to the ocean environment. It encompasses the integration, design, construction, and maintenance of ocean monitoring equipment for use on stationary platforms and in autonomous vehicles. Work is performed using independent judgement under the limited supervision of a higher-level scientist or technical supervisor. This position is located at the Marine Research Center, in Gulfport MS and is part of the USM Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate instrument capabilities based on mission requirements and make recommendations on instruments best suited for any specific study or test to be performed. Design and fabricate equipment housings that will facilitate the best use of limited space in uncrewed (UxS) systems. Integrate instruments into autonomous vehicles based on available space and power to maximize performance while limiting design modifications to avoid degradation of UxS performance. Monitor equipment and UxS performance and make any necessary adjustments to the vehicles or plans to maximize capabilities of individual sensors and vehicles. Contribute to test plans and participate in test and evaluation of systems and vehicles and perform analysis of data collected. Performs other duties as assigned.