Autonomous USV Commissioning Lead — Hands-on Testing

SYOS Aerospace

Fareham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Commissioning Lead to take USVs from production completion through testing, commissioning and customer handover. You’ll be the technical link between Production, Engineering, Software, Quality and Operations, leading system testing and troubleshooting to ensure vessels are safe, reliable and operationally ready.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years in autonomous systems or robotics, a degree in robotics or electrical engineering, and strong documentation and

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience working on autonomous systems, robotics or complex mechatronic platforms.
Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting and systems testing experience.
Experience with DC motor controllers, RF equipment, PLCs and LAN/network integration including CANbus.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning, testing and acceptance of USVs and their subsystems.
Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
Test and validate propulsion, power, communications, sensors, software and payloads.
Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate corrective actions through to resolution.
Maintain commissioning records, configuration data, test results and sign‑off documentation.
Work closely with Engineering, Production, Software and Quality to improve product reliability and commissioning processes.
Support customer acceptance, vessel delivery and early operational activities.
Ensure commissioning activities meet HSE, regulatory and company requirements.