Engineer Manager - Lynker Corporation

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineer Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Data Buoy Center (NDBC).

Core responsibilities of the Engineer Manager will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for coordination and management of all aspects of NDBC Engineering (Systems/Mechanical/ Electrical/Electronic/Embedded Software) supporting the design, development, testing, and deployment of the NDBC network of data collecting buoys/systems and coastal stations.

• Provide a broad range of operational engineering, project management, engineering design improvement and enhancement and technology refresh support for NDBC ocean observing network.

• Manage a group of Electrical, Mechanical, and Embedded Software Engineers and Drafters

• Support system performance monitoring and analysis of NDBC ocean observing network that includes:

  • Monitoring and forecasting performance of operational and prototype systems, assemblies, equipment and components

  • Developing/maintaining processes to sustain NDBC stations/systems at required performance levels.

  • Tracking of equipment failures and conduct performance analyses on stations, sensors, and other equipment.

  • Collection of field data on failed items and determination the root causes by examination of equipment survivability, equipment firmware certification, logistics & pre-deployment testing and inspection, documentation, and workmanship

  • Implementation of procedures and tests to evaluate corrective actions, track deployed configurations, and determine station, system and equipment availability and performance.

• Development and testing of improvements and technology refresh for NDBC buoys and station systems, sensors, equipment, and components to include:

  • Identification of recommended component design changes to address technology and/or component obsolescence.

  • Support special, new, and investigative projects for NDBC ocean observing network applications.

• Perform conceptual, feasibility, and cost-benefit studies and analyses for station, infrastructure systems and equipment improvement, enhancement, and technology refresh of buoy hulls, moorings, sensors, payloads, power systems, ocean wave measurement systems, mooring systems, payload systems, communications systems, and other equipment and systems for the NDBC ocean observing network.

• Fabricate bench test models, breadboard models, and prototypes of new systems, sensors, and other equipment.

  • Prepare detailed technical reports, cost assessments/comparisons, and recommendations for the implementation of new equipment or systems.

  • Conduct and participate in design reviews.

• Provide specialized engineering services, as needed on an ad hoc basis, to conduct specific analyses, design support, testing and evaluation from outside sources.

Requirements of the Engineer Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems/Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronic/Embedded Software Engineering (Master's Degree Preferred)

• 8+ years of relevant experience

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.