Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · 19 hours ago
Analog Instrumentation Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
Woods Hole, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking an Analog Instrumentation Engineer to join their Chemical Sensors Lab. The role involves designing, prototyping, testing, and characterizing sensors for ocean and environmental applications, with responsibilities including board design, field testing, and data analysis.
EducationMarine TechnologyNon ProfitProduct Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs and fabricates PCBs for analog signal generation and acquisition, signal conditioning, power distribution, serial communication, and microprocessors
Simulates signals using SPICE
Experience with standard PCB CAD software is required
Develops and applies signal processing techniques
Designs and assembles all electrical components of sensors
Selects and programs embedded systems in Python, C, and/or C++
Performs laboratory development, testing, calibration, and characterization of novel sensors and instrumentation
Performs field testing of novel sensors and instrumentation
Analyzes data using Matlab or Python and clearly documents and presents results
Field testing and operation of sensors that requires travel and/or research cruises of up to 5 weeks at a time and could be upwards of three times per year
Basic knowledge of RF power or RF communication systems is a strong plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering discipline with 2+ years of demonstrated related experience or a Master's degree in electrical engineering
Demonstrated evidence of designing multiple boards with analog sensing or signal conditioning circuitry can substitute for other postgraduate experience
A strong theoretical understanding of analog electronics is required
Strong technical skills and ability to document engineering designs are required
Experience with standard PCB CAD software is required
Ability to lift 25 lbs independently, 2 times per day; carry 10-25 lbs, 2 times per day
Visual abilities to include: near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors
Hearing requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions, communicate effectively in loud areas
Ability to work at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week
US Citizenship or Green Card required
Preferred
Familiarity with optics or optical sensing and/or ocean sensors is a plus
Basic knowledge of RF power or RF communication systems is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
As the world's largest private nonprofit ocean research, engineering and education organization, we are dedicated to advancing solutions for our ocean, our planet, and our future.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.04MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterNFWF
2024-07-30Grant· $0.25M
2023-09-19Grant· $0.19M
2010-01-14Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Janet Geist Moore
Executive Assist. to VP for Operations & Chief Financial Officer
Kathryn Link
Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-14
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