[ANSS-netops] Job Opportunity - Field Engineer in Alaska

[Scott Dalton]

The Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) is seeking applicants to fill a Field
Engineer position. The primary responsibilities of this position are to
design, install, and maintain DC power and wireless communication systems
to support real-time seismic data acquisition from all parts of the state.
This position involves working as part of a small team and requires
extensive travel to remote locations and work in adverse weather conditions.

AEC operates a network of sensor stations throughout Alaska to monitor
regional seismic activity in real-time.  Environmental conditions, power
requirements, and data acquisition methods vary widely across the network.
While power is converted from domestic or telecom sources where available,
a majority of sensor stations are powered by stand-alone solar-charged
battery systems.  Seismic data is transmitted via UHF radios, cellular
modems, satellite terminals, and microwave links, among other methods.  The
Field Engineer will join a small team of engineers and technicians
responsible for the design and maintenance of this network.

Qualified candidates will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals
of DC power systems and the ability to troubleshoot these systems
independently.  The Field Engineer will design, build, evaluate, and
install power conversion and distribution circuits and must understand
these systems at the component, board, and system levels.  Experience with
circuit design, simulation, and layout tools is desired.

The Field Engineer will be responsible for installing and operating both
wired and wireless digital communications systems used to transmit data
between field stations and AEC's lab in Fairbanks.  Experience operating
digital radios or satellite communications systems is desired, as is
familiarity with IP communications protocols.

The Field Engineer will organize and lead other staff in the field and must
be highly organized, self-motivated, and responsible.  Other desirable
traits include expertise in antenna theory, experience designing embedded
systems, and knowledge of lithium battery technology.


See additional details and apply here:
http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/508633/gi-aec-field-engineer

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Scott Dalton
Alaska Earthquake Center
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

907-474-7356
sdalton4 at alaska.edu
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