FedWriters
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Job Summary:
A coastal observation network with nodes on Lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, and Erie has been developed that encompasses the Buoys and offshore structures of the Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON) and uncrewed air, surface and underwater systems (UxS) to provide continuous observations of chemical, biological, and physical environmental parameters. The system currently supports projects addressing harmful algal bloom (HAB) detection, human health observations related to beach closures and drinking water processing concerns, rip current warnings, physical observations supporting US Coast Guard, commercial, and public information needs, and year-round ecosystem research.
The purpose of this position is to provide observation and acoustic engineering support.
Responsibilities Include:
Deployment of uncrewed underwater and surface systems (UxS) including mission planning, system deployment/retrieval, piloting, sensor...