Research & Development Coordinator
Research & Development Coordinator
Location:
Kailua, Hawaii
Clearance Required:
None
Description Support of PMDP Marine Debris programs in the Hawaiian Islands
Key
Responsibilities:
Lead all Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, 3-D
printing, prototype fabrication, and engineering for research and development of innovative
cutting and lifting technologies for marine debris cleanups.
Procure commercially available materials and supplies for testing and evaluating the effectiveness
of detecting, cutting, and lifting large derelict fishing nets or DFG.
Research, adapt, and develop utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and diver propulsion
vehicles (DPVs) to expedite the detection of DFG.
Explore and test UAV sensors for detecting in-water and shoreline DFG.
Test DPVs to enhance diver surveys for DFG.
Conduct research and development campaigns for creating effective cutting tools.
Rigorously field test and evaluate completed cutting tool designs.
Develop optimized manual or electric tools for tensioning and cutting large (greater than 1-meter
diameter) bundles of the net, underwater and onshore.
Design an inflatable lifting device capable of raising large DFG nets (up to 4,000 pounds) and
packaging them for towing by small boats through shallow reef environments.
Fabricate and field test flotation and towing device prototypes.
Engineer mechanical advantage lifting apparatus suitable for use on inflatable boats to enhance
DFG removal capabilities.
Fabricate and field test lifting apparatus prototypes.
Design and construct a heavy-duty extraction platform for lifting DFG payloads (greater than 4,000
pounds) from water and shorelines.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by your supervisor(s) and manager.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications &
Qualifications:
- Engineering
- CAD
- Design
- SCUBA
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see, The EEO is the law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department, Francesca Urrutia at (703) 826-4302, or email at HR@ibsscorp.com
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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