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Marine Navigation And Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Teledyne Marine's technology is used to monitor and explore almost everything below the sea's surface. From addressing environmental needs and preserving safety and peace, to solving challenges with infrastructure and energy source development, the work we do today is making a difference for tomorrow.

If you're the best at what you do and are looking for an exciting opportunity to share your unique talents in a fast-paced environment, please apply now! By joining Teledyne Marine, you will be part of an innovative team of scientists, engineers and operators designing and manufacturing best-in-class marine sensors, instruments and vehicles. You will have access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment to take cutting edge design from concept through development and integration to its final application in the real world.

The Marine Navigation and Instrumentation Systems Engineer for Teledyne RD Instruments designs, develops and maintains complex systems for state-of-the-art marine instrumentation. Plans and builds systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software. Implements, modifies and designs information system. Monitors the performance of systems. Makes updates to systems related installation documentation. This role requires a strong understanding of marine environments, navigation and instrumentation technologies and systems integration.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs and develops systems for marine navigation and instrumentation, including hardware and software components.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Conducts system testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoots and resolves systems issues in a timely manner.
• Provides input to design approaches and architecture.
• Acts as technical reviewer of existing designs and system configurations.
• Evaluates, analyzes and makes recommendations on products, designs and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of products.
• Evaluates and integrates sensors into new and existing systems to meet customer requirements.
• Evaluates, analyzes and recommends cost improvement ideas through product, vendor and design changes.
• Prepares for and conducts design reviews and technical interactions with internal teams and external customers.
• Provides technical support and training to customers and internal teams.
• Provides support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer support.
• Performs technical analysis of competitive products.
• Works collaboratively with teams of highly skilled engineers from various disciplines such as electronics, software, firmware and mechanical engineering.
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in marine navigation, instrumentation and systems engineering.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical, Systems or Marine Engineering or a related technical field and 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably in the marine instrumentation industry.
• Knowledge of marine environments and/or instrumentation technologies.
• Proficiency in system design, integration and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be a "self-starter," a strong team member, and requires only limited supervision.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills and a willingness to proactively collaborate to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in marine robotic (underwater or surface) vehicle hardware interfacing, including mechanics, serial and Ethernet protocols and power and time synchronization is highly preferred.
• Experience with electrical analyses/test and verification of requirements
• Experience writing test plans and procedures
• Understanding and experience of one or more of the following:
• Integrated Navigation Systems and INS (Inertial Navigation Systems)
• Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) and/or Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
• Pressure, CTD and sound speed sensors
• Acoustic positioning (USBL, LBL)
• Sonar
• Acoustic communication
• Subsea vehicles
• Navigation software, post-processing and surveying
• Familiarity with software development and programming languages (e.g., C++, Python).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to marine instrumentation.
• US Citizen with ability to attain/maintain Government Security Clearance

Please note the salary range posted is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.