Autonomous USV Operator & Coxswain (Maritime Demos)

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in London is seeking an experienced USV Operator / Coxswain to support UK maritime operations for UFORCE. This hands-on role covers crewed vessels, USV operations, demonstrations, trials and training with military and partner forces.

You’ll work with engineering and systems teams to prepare activity, capture defects and ensure safe, compliant operations in a sensitive defence environment.

Qualifications

• Credible military or comparable high-reliability operational experience, ideally in a maritime or littoral environment.
• Relevant maritime or equivalent military qualifications, such as RYA / MCA Powerboat, Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster, STCW, VHF, first aid or sea survival.
• Proven Coxswain judgement and safe boat-handling experience—not certificate ownership alone.
• Experience working where safety, mission delivery, coordination and clear communication are critical.
• USVs, UAS, robotics, autonomy, C2, sensors or similar operational technology experience and the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience training, coaching or assessing military, government, commercial or mixed-experience users.
• Strong security awareness and confidence handling controlled information on a need-to-know basis.
• Ability to plan, manage risk, brief and deliver practical outcomes with limited direction.
• Ability to work regularly on site.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maritime activity, including briefings, launch and recovery, communications, debriefs and post-run checks.
• Act as Coxswain / USV operator during demonstrations, trials, training and internal testing.
• Support safe USV operations, including operating envelopes, handovers, emergency procedures and coordination with crewed vessels.
• Train military, government, partner-force and customer users.
• Work with engineering and systems teams to prepare activity, capture defects and improve operational readiness.
• Brief plans, risks, limitations and tactical considerations to internal leaders, customers and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of security, export-control awareness and customer sensitivity.
• Develop practical SOPs, checklists, risk controls and training materials.
• Lead small teams during operational and training activity.

Skills

Maritime ops

Coxswain judgement

USV/Robotics

Safety & risk mgmt

On-site work

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in London is seeking an experienced USV Operator / Coxswain to support UK maritime operations for UFORCE. This hands-on role covers crewed vessels, USV operations, demonstrations, trials and training with military and partner forces.

You’ll work with engineering and systems teams to prepare activity, capture defects and ensure safe, compliant operations in a sensitive defence environment.