Field Support Technician

USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) Operations Technician Position Details

• Full-time:
  Average of 40 hours per week
• Hourly: $35 - $45 per hour (overtime eligible)
• Location:
  
  Groton, CT

Have a passion for technology, innovation, and the ocean? We’re looking for energetic talent with experience in undersea or maritime operations to help continue growing as a leader in deployable autonomous maritime solutions for government and commercial customers. We’re looking for a USV Ops Tech to join our Surveillance System team. Our team is responsible for the safe operation of a variety of unmanned boat systems.

In this enhanced role, you will also lead field deployments, mentor junior technicians, coordinate vessel movements, support engineering with troubleshooting and test documentation, and contribute operational feedback to improve system reliability.

• U.S. Citizen (required)
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong computer skills
• Detail-oriented with disciplined documentation practices
• Ability to ramp up quickly on technical subject matters
• Creative problem solver
• Full, clean Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must pass DOT/USCG physicals and complete STCW/GWO safety courses

• Experience working onboard small vessels
• Good understanding of maritime regulations
• Experience working with unmanned systems or ocean robotics
• Ability to read and interpret nautical charts
• Soldering/splicing cables; mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• 6+ years of maritime operations or marine engineering experience (preferred)
• Experience operating forklifts/cranes; towing trailers
• QA/QC or ISO 9001/45001 documentation familiarity
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including up to 2-week at-sea trips

• Operation of remote comms to effectively communicate with deployed teams
• Assess maritime weather systems and currents to ensure navigational safety
• Prepare, launch, pilot, and recover autonomous vehicles
• Lead deck crews during at-sea operations
• Assemble and test payloads for deployments
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and RF issues with engineers
• Provide structured feedback to R&D teams
• Maintain build guides and test documentation
• Coordinate packouts and vessel movements with charter captains
• Participate in customer/VIP demonstrations
• Mentor and train junior technicians and operators

Main facilities:
Groton, CT