Autonomous Vessel Communications Systems Engineer

Job Title & Location

Job Title: Systems Engineer – Communications & Electronics
Department: Mission Success
Location: United States (Primary operations facility; frequent travel required)

Sub Sea Craft is a fast‑growing, privately funded, UK‑founded maritime technology company specializing in next‑generation, high‑performance watercraft and systems. We are expanding internationally and establishing a US presence to support this growth, delivering innovative, user‑centric solutions for both defence and commercial applications.

The Systems Engineer – Communications & Electronics is responsible for delivering robust, secure, and predictable command, control, and data connectivity for our autonomous vessels. The role owns all vessel and shore communications and electronic systems, including networks, links, and interfaces between sensors, autonomy systems, and operator consoles. Working as part of the Mission Success team, the engineer configures and validates communications for each deployment, rapidly resolves connectivity issues in the field, and provides structured technical feedback to improve link reliability and supportability.

• Configure and maintain LOS/BLOS communications and networks for trials, training, and demonstrations.
• Monitor link performance, diagnose issues, and implement rapid fixes to maintain reliable command, control, and data connectivity.
• Integrate and configure sensors, telemetry, and electronic subsystems on vessel and shore‑side networks, ensuring correct interfaces and data flows.
• Maintain electronic control systems and interfaces to autonomy, control, and payload software.
• Support power distribution to communications and electronic systems and assist with electrical fault‑finding impacting vessel performance.
• Analyze telemetry and network diagnostics to identify root causes of communications and electronic issues.
• Implement safe, rapid workarounds and restorations to recover functionality during live customer events and consolidate lessons learned.
• Prepare and validate communications and electronic configurations for each deployment, ensuring end‑to‑end connectivity.
• Support deployment, recovery, and launch/recovery operations for platforms, antennas, and control stations as part of the Mission Success team.

• Experience with RF communications, networking systems, or electronic integration.
• Experience troubleshooting communications systems in field environments.
• Preferred:
  Military communications background.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting unmanned systems communications.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with telemetry and sensor integration systems.

• Ability to work in maritime and field environments.
• Ability to travel for operational deployments.

Candidate must meet the security requirements of the position, including having the legal right to work in the United States and successfully completing applicable background checks. Certain roles may require a US Government security clearance, typically reserved for US citizens.

• Paid Time Off: 10 days annually plus public holidays.
• Sick Leave: 7 days per year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

• Teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Initiative and independent working.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Business and commercial awareness.
• Agility, adaptability, and continuous development.

Sub Sea Craft, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The company is committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.