Seismo-acoustic Systems Engineer

About the Position :

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The SMU seismo-acoustic team operates and designs long-running and temporary deployments of seismic and infrasound real-time systems.

Network operations serve as the cornerstone of a vigorous research program that includes the design of new sensor systems and experimental sensor deployments that enable us to explore scientific questions.

The engineer will collaborate with the team to meet programmatic deliverables and would have the opportunity to participate in active research projects and advance to project management.

Essential Functions :

Monitor real-time data from systems, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on system hardware, software, or telecommunications / network facilities as needed.

Utilize problem solving skills to recognize and diagnose data collection issues as they arise.

Field Work : Assist in the installation and maintenance of equipment at local and remote facilities in the US and abroad.

A valid US Passport required. Open to occasional travel for extended periods (e.g. 2 weeks at a time). If responding to an outage situation, advance notice of travel may be limited.

Liaise with local technicians and / or engineers and technical personnel from funding agencies to provide engineering solutions to technical problems.

Test systems and lower-level assemblies in the laboratory and field. Board-level rework supervision as needed.

Document plans, systems, inventory, and status of work, including a use-log of equipment. Requires ability to write accurately and clearly, good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Provide thorough and accurate technical documentation and reporting for stakeholders and team members. Requires good time management as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and potentially other programs.

In addition to written reporting and documentation, some public speaking may be required to verbally present status of project work in group settings.

Evening / weekend hours may be required, particularly when responding to an outage and / or when conducting field work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or the physical sciences required.

A minimum of three years of experience is required. Experience with electronical engineering and / or field research is preferred.

Experience with seismic and / or infrasound sensor systems and associated fieldwork is desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and experience, may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills is highly desirable.

Candidate knowledge of IT protocols and topology is desirable.

Candidate ability to work in a collaborative team environment is highly preferred.

Candidate attention to detail / tracking is a plus.

Candidate familiarity with Linux systems is preferred.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical and Environmental Demands :

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stand,
• Crawl, climb, kneel
• Walk for long distances
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Push / pull
• Carry / lift over 50 lbs.
• Drives motorized equipment
30+ days ago