Marine Service Engineer

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Are you ready to take your technical skills offshore and make a real impact in the world of marine navigation? Sperry Marine is on the lookout for a Marine Service Engineer to join our Houston‑based team. If you’re passionate about electronics, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to work with cutting‑edge navigation systems aboard vessels around the world — this is your opportunity.

• Install, troubleshoot, and test advanced marine systems—including radar, steering, and control systems—aboard ships and onshore.
• Lead shipboard installations and support sea trials to ensure optimal performance.
• Deliver hands‑on training to crews and build strong customer relationships.
• Represent Sperry Marine with pride, promoting our products and services globally.

• Anti‑social hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Overnight stays—sometimes at short notice—depending on vessel schedules and service needs.
• Offshore travel, including launch services up to 100 miles out and boarding via Jacob’s ladder.
• Working at heights (up to 60 feet) or in confined spaces, and exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Solid experience in electronics or a technical associate’s degree with proven hands‑on know‑how.
• A knack for applying electronic and electro‑mechanical theory in real‑world scenarios.
• Eligibility for an FCC General Radio Operator’s License with Shipboard Radar Endorsement.
• Physical readiness to lift 40–50 lbs, climb Jacob’s ladders offshore, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Bonus points for experience with marine navigation systems like radar, gyrocompasses, autopilot, and ECDIS.

To join our crew, you must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete pre‑employment checks.

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established ourselves as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, and integrated bridge and control systems. We pride ourselves on providing 24/7 support to all of our customers and fostering a culture where diverse thinking drives innovation.