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Electronic/Instrument Engineer

Employer
British Antarctic Survey
Location
Cambridge & Polar regions
Salary
Starting from £30,357 per annum
Closing date
13 Jan 2019

Job Details

Electronic/Instrument Engineer – Cambridge

Job reference: BAS 100/18

Contract type: Full Time

Duration: Open-Ended Appointment

Salary: Starting from £30,357 per annum

Benefits: We offer generous benefits

Team: Marine engineering team

Location: Cambridge but with periods on deployment including polar regions.

Closing date: 13 January, 2019 11:59 pm

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for an Electronic/Instrument Engineer to join the Antarctic Marine Engineering Team. Engineering and technology is critical to the success of polar research. Our world-leading research depends on the expertise of a wide range of specialists who work in Antarctica, onboard our ships, and in our Cambridge offices.

This role centres around the support and development of airborne meteorological instrumentation (MASIN). The post holder will be responsible for operating this technology during scientific campaigns.

We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience in electronic engineering. You will need experience in programming with a high level language and be proficient in the use of a CAD package. This role will involve some time South so the post-holder will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.

Purpose

To support and develop the airborne meteorological instrumentation (MASIN) and to operate it during scientific campaigns.

Qualification

First degree in electronic engineering or related discipline, OR first degree in a relevant science (e.g. atmospheric or environmental science) together with appropriate technical experience.

Duties

- Provide engineering support to the airborne meteorological project.

- Operate and maintain instruments on scientific campaigns, including in polar regions and during flights.

- To develop, maintain, and operate scientific or operational electronic and electrical systems.

- Working with and supporting engineering colleagues, delivering projects and tasks in a professional manner.

- Any other duties within the remit of the role as required by the Head of AME or the Director.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at by clicking APPLY

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 100/18

Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 13th January 2019

Interview date: w/c 21st January 2019

Proposed start date: As soon as possible

BAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting equality in careers in science, we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme of activity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are open to a range of flexible working options including part-time or full-time employment as well as flexible hours due to caring or other commitments.

Company

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, it has, for over 60 years, undertaken the majority of Britain's scientific research on and around the Antarctic continent. It now shares that continent with scientists from over thirty countries.

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British Antarctic Survey enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ a wide range of skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica, on ships and aircraft as well in the Arctic.  We work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet.  There are many opportunities to grow a successful career at BAS.  

Engineering and technology is critical to the success of polar research. Our world-leading research depends on the expertise of a wide range of specialists who work in Antarctica, onboard our ships, and in our Cambridge offices.

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineers work hand-in-hand with scientists to provide bespoke frontline science support across an exciting, diverse range of research programmes. Along with other specialist engineers, projects can include airborne survey systems (radar and cameras), meteorology instruments, hot water drilling equipment, ice coring machinery, space weather sensors such as very low frequency receivers, and even penguin weighbridges!

Mechanical engineers are based at Cambridge, and can be deployed on ships or stations, or into remote fieldwork locations.

Electrical engineering

Like mechanical engineers, electrical engineers work closely with scientists and other engineers to deliver unique pieces of equipment to support frontier science, as descibed above.

Electrical engineers are based at Cambridge, and are frequently deployed on ships or stations, or remote fieldwork locations.

IT engineering

IT engineers provide equipment and support for everyone in the organisation. Some IT engineers work alongside mechanical and electrical engineers on bespoke equipment for frontier science, as above. Others are service desk engineers and network engineers whose critical role is to keep business systems up and running.

Predominantly based in our Cambridge offices IT engineers acan also spend time on ships or stations in the polar regions.

Marine engineering

BAS employs two types of marine engineers:  a Cambridge-based team who are responsible for refitting and maintenance of all the science, propulsion and navigation equipment onboard ships;  and mariners such as the Chief Engineer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th engineers who work at sea to ensure ships equipment and systems run smoothly while on polar research or operational missions.

Aircraft Engineering

BAS operates two aircraft types (DHC-6 and DHC-7) primarily in the Antarctic, but also worldwide. BAS holds the necessary regulatory approved CAMO (Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation) function for these aircraft.  As such BAS has a small cell of dedicated aircraft engineering management staff within the Air Unit, based at Cambridge, to assure continuous airworthiness compliance, oversight, control and give direction to our contracted aircraft engineers on any work necessary to maintain and assure continued airworthiness in service in the world’s most challenging operating environments. The direct aircraft scheduled maintenance and rectification is accomplished through our approved contracted aircraft engineering entities, currently based in Canada.

Vehicle mechanics

Operating stations and vehicles in extreme climates such as the polar regions requires skilled mechanics and technicians to maintain, repair and deploy vehicles including Snowmobiles, Pisten-Bullys and Bulldozers. Mechanics can be based at Cambridge for five months before being deployed to support operations in Antarctica.

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Madingley Road
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Cambridgeshire
CB3 0ET
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