Autonomous USV Operations Specialist – Offshore

Kraken Technology Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell

Flexi working (core hours 10:00–15:00)

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme 5% employer contrib.

Life assurance 3x salary

Group Income Protection

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP for mental health support

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a USV Maritime Operations Specialist to learn and develop expertise in safely operating Kraken Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The role includes planning and executing routine operations, tests, and mission preparation, with travel offshore as needed.

The successful candidate will maintain precise operational documentation, monitor vessel performance, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes in a safety-critical maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating USVs or similar autonomous vessels.
• UK nationality and eligibility for security clearance required.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore as needed.
• A strong safety and quality focus with meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute day-to-day USV operations in line with safety requirements.
• Conduct factory and sea acceptance tests, mission prep, execution and recovery.
• Safely operate USVs in LOS and BLOS scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with COLREGs and maritime regulations at all times.
• Carry out pre-deployment checks across propulsion, power, navigation, and payloads.
• Diagnose and resolve faults; perform minor repairs in the field.

Skills

Maritime operations

Safety consciousness

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Ability to learn new systems

Travel offshore

Education

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed)

UK driving licence

MCA Master 200 or equivalent Instructor

Job description

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a USV Maritime Operations Specialist to learn and develop expertise in safely operating Kraken Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The role includes planning and executing routine operations, tests, and mission preparation, with travel offshore as needed.

The successful candidate will maintain precise operational documentation, monitor vessel performance, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes in a safety-critical maritime environment.