Maritime & USV Operations Specialist

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in the UK seeks a Maritime & USV Operations Specialist to deploy, commission, operate and test Uncrewed Surface Vessels. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and Customer teams to support sea trials, demonstrations and deployments.

The role blends technical problem-solving with field work and customer interaction, requiring regular UK and international travel and some weekend commitments to support trials.

Qualifications

• Qualification in software, mechatronics, maritime or related discipline.
• Experience operating unmanned or autonomous systems.
• Experience in field operations and customer demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous surface vessels during trials, demonstrations and customer operations.
• Commission, configure and test new systems and equipment.
• Support customer demonstrations, training and field deployments.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve products from operational feedback.
• Assist with acceptance testing and continuous improvement activities.
• Support logistics, planning and readiness across multiple projects.

Skills

Maritime Operations

Uncrewed Systems

Field Work

Customer Demos

Problem Solving

Education

Software Engineering or related discipline

Maritime Engineering

Job description

Operate cutting-edge autonomous vessels. Travel. Solve real-world challenges.

At SYOS Aerospace, we're building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land and sea. As we continue to grow across the UK and Europe, we're looking for motivated, hands-on people to join our Operations Team and help deliver world-class uncrewed maritime capability.

If you enjoy being out in the field, working with advanced technology, travelling and taking on new challenges, this is an opportunity to be part of an innovative company making a real impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Maritime & USV Operations Specialist, you'll safely deploy, commission, operate and test our Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). You'll work alongside our Engineering, Production and Customer teams to support sea trials, customer demonstrations, training, product validation and operational deployments.

This is a highly varied role combining technical problem-solving, practical field work and customer interaction. Regular travel within the UK and internationally is part of the role, with occasional weekend work to support trials and customer activities.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Operate autonomous surface vessels during trials, demonstrations and customer operations.
• Commission, configure and test new systems and equipment.
• Support customer demonstrations, training and field deployments.
• Work closely with engineers to improve products through operational feedback.
• Assist with acceptance testing, commissioning and continuous improvement activities.
• Support logistics, planning and operational readiness across multiple projects.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll bring one or more of the following:

• A qualification in Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Maritime Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Experience skippering vessels, working as marine crew or supporting maritime operations.
• Experience operating aircraft or unmanned systems.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with autonomous or unmanned systems.
• Recognised skipper qualifications.
• Experience towing boats or trailers.
• Strong mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills.
• A full UK driving license.

If you're a hands-on, get-it-done person who enjoys variety, thrives in the field and prefers being on the move rather than behind a desk, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. With regular travel across the UK and internationally, no two days are the same as you support sea trials, customer demonstrations and real-world operational deployments.

Security Requirement: To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).