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Job Description

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

Who we are:SubSea Craft, is a fast-growing, privately funded, UK-founded innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. As we expand internationally, we are establishing a presence in the United States and are seeking US-based talent to support this growth. Operating at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, we deliver safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both defence and commercial applications.

What we offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 days of paid time off annually, plus public holidays.
• Sick Leave 7 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Access to a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Health Insurance Comprehensive medical coverage to support your overall wellbeing.
• Dental & Vision Insurance Additional coverage for routine and specialist care.
• Disability Insurance Short-term and long-term disability cover to provide financial protection if youre unable to work.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to confidential support services for personal, financial, and mental wellbeing.
• Professional Development Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth.
• Inclusive Culture A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Position Summary

The Systems Engineer Communications & Electronics is responsible for delivering robust, secure and predictable command, control and data connectivity for our autonomous vessels in all customerfacing opportunities. The role owns all vessel and shore communications and electronic systems, including networks, communications 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 and electronic issues in the field, and provides structured technical feedback to engineering teams to continuously improve link reliability and supportability.

Responsibilities will include:

Communications architecture and configuration

• Configure and maintain LOS/BLOS communications/networks for trials, training and demonstrations.
• Monitor link performance, diagnose issues and implement rapid fixes to maintain reliable command, control and data connectivity.

Networking and electronic systems integration

• Integrate and configure sensors, telemetry and electronic subsystems on vessel and shoreside networks, ensuring correct interfaces and data flows.
• Maintain electronic control systems and interfaces to autonomy, control and payload software.

Power and electrical readiness

• Support power distribution to communications and electronic systems.
• Assist with electrical faultfinding were issues impact craft performance, communications, networking or controlstation equipment.

Systemlevel diagnostics and recovery

• Analyse 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 but collect and consolidate lessons learned to mitigate reoccurrences.

Operational deployment and field support

• Prepare and validate communications and electronic configurations for each deployment, ensuring endtoend connectivity.
• Support deployment, recovery and launch/recovery operations for platforms, antennas and control stations as part of the Mission Success team.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Experience with RF communications, networking systems, or electronic integration

• Experience troubleshooting communications systems in field environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Military communications background

• Experience supporting unmanned systems communications

• Familiarity with telemetry and sensor integration systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in maritime and field environments

• Ability to travel for operational deployments

Note: Please note: Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the selected candidate must be able to meet the security requirements of the position. This includes, at a minimum, having the legal right to work in the United States and the ability to successfully complete applicable background checks.

For certain roles, candidates may also be required to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. In the majority of cases, eligibility for clearance will require US citizenship and will be subject to applicable federal laws and regulations.

Values:Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: weare founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you:

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

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

*Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory background screening, employment verification, and, where applicable, driving record checks. For certain roles, additional security or clearance requirements may apply in line with US defence regulations.

A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Any criminal history will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and in the context of the role, alongside the broader information gathered throughout the application, interview, and pre-employment screening process.

In the event of a high number of applications, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise.

SubSea 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.