Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1Lynker Technologies
Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1
US-CA-La Jolla
Job ID: 2026-1550
Type: Contract
# of Openings: 2
La Jolla, CA
Overview
Lynker is seeking to hire an Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 to support a long term contract with NOAA. This is a full-time position anticipated to begin upon contract award. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award.* Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture.
The Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 will support the preparation, deployment, operation, and recovery of autonomous underwater gliders used to collect oceanographic and ecosystem data in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 will include the following:
- Ballast gliders by adjusting weights based on ocean conditions
- Clean and seal gliders in preparation for deployment
- Perform pre-deployment system checks
- Conduct test flights in the SWFSC test tank
- Define mission parameters and prepare mission files
- Prepare and assist with deployment of CTDs, ADCP/Es, and mooring systems
- Pilot gliders during deployments, including rotating monitoring shifts
- Monitor glider performance and respond to mission interruptions
- Maintain clean and organized glider workspaces
- Support deployment and recovery operations at sea
- Prepare monthly progress reports
Qualifications
The Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 should have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in natural science, physical science, computational science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- One (1) year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years
The ideal Autonomous Underwater Glider Technician, Level 1 will have the following:
- Experience supporting field operations or oceanographic data collection
- Experience working with marine instrumentation or autonomous systems
- Ability to follow technical procedures and checklists
- Ability to work in team-based operational environments
Place of Performance:
On-site in La Jolla, CA, with some fieldwork at sea.
Travel:
Travel is required for vessel operations and glider deployments.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.
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