Research Project Engineer
Core
Deploy and test marine energy devices (OSTEC turbine) in open-water environments and manage the Tidal Energy Test Site.
Role type
Research Project Engineer (Marine Energy R&D)
Builds
Marine energy conversion devices and test infrastructure for the blue economy industry
Domain
Marine energy / Ocean engineering
Required skills
Field deployment of marine energy devices, instrumentation strategy, data acquisition system integration, CAD design, model validation, technical writing, Standard Operating Procedures development
Preferred skills
Open water operations, boat operation, sponsored research reporting systems
Technologies
SolidWorks, NI LabVIEW, Python, MatLab
Responsibilities
Install, commission, operate, and troubleshoot marine energy conversion devices; Develop and implement instrumentation strategies including sensor layout and data acquisition; Collaborate with partner institutions and national laboratories; Contribute to model validation by comparing field results with numerical models; Prepare technical reports and documentation for project activities and accreditation efforts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC