National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) Part Time Junior Associate

Overview

Lynker is seeking multiple Junior Associates to join Lynker for part-time ongoing work, to assist Lynker in supporting the National Data Buoy Center,(NDBC) to provide quality meteorological and oceanographic observations in the marineenvironment to support predictions of changes in ocean and coastal weather to enhanceMaritime Safety.  NDBC designs, engineers, fabricates/integrates, tests, deploys,maintains/repairs 4 worldwide buoy systems including Weather Buoy Stations, CoastalObservation (C-MAN) stations, Tropical Atmosphere-Ocean Array (TAO) systems, and Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) stations.  The program also performsdata analysis/storage/dissemination (via website/other means) of related weather andenvironmental data from these systems (25%) and other sources (75%) of in-situ weatherdata, Logistics, Information Technology/Data Administration, and Programming. As part of our contract supporting NDBC at Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS, we are seekingmotivated students enrolled in an Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree program in anEngineering, Technology, Science, Math, or other related field to participate in our ongoing work.

 

Junior Associates will be eligible to work 8-10 hours per week, on an on-going basis for project work, for up to one year.

Participation will be either on-site NDBC at Stennis Space Center, MS, or remote as needed.Students enrolled in a degree program (and entering the final half of the degree program inSummer/Fall 2025 for Bachelor’s degree students) in the above or otherrelated technical fields are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and What to Expect as a Junior Associate:

 

As part of this exciting and rewarding program, participants will be exposed to all facets ofNDBC operations and be assigned a Mentor from the NDBC function that best aligns withyour field of study. Under the Mentor’s guidance, participants will be integrated into day-to-day NDBC operations and will be assigned real-time NDBC project(s) and/or as a member ofa project team contributing to the NDBC Mission.

 

NDBC Team employees are from various fields including:

Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software, Marine, Systems)Meteorology/Atmospheric ScienceOceanography/Ocean ScienceInformation Technology (Systems Administration, Help Desk, Database Management)Software DevelopmentData Processing and AnalysisEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesElectronicsInstrumentationMachining, Welding, Coatings, Marine Mooring Construction

Qualifications

Requirements of the NDBC Junior Associates include the following:

 Be enrolled in an Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program (declaredmajor and entering the final half of the degree program in Summer/Fall 2025 for 

Bachelor’s degree students) in Engineering, Technology, Science,Math, or another related field. Be a United States Citizen or possess a United States Permanent Resident Card(“Green Card”) Must be able to successfully pass a NOAA background investigation for SSCsite/NOAA system access

 

NOTES:

 

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour (subject to standard Federal/State withholdings) up to 10 hours per week.

 

 

 

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 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