Maritime USV Operator & Coxswain

Uforce; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UFORCE, a defence-technology company, is expanding its UK maritime operations and seeks an experienced USV Operator / Coxswain. The role covers crewed vessels, USV operations, demonstrations, trials, and user training across teams to deliver safe, credible outcomes.

You will bring maritime credibility and Coxswain judgement to operate with limited direction in a sensitive defence environment and work on-site with engineers, systems, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Credible military or high-reliability operational experience, ideally maritime.
• Maritime or equivalent military qualifications (RYA/MCA Powerboat, STCW, VHF, first aid or sea survival).
• Proven Coxswain judgement and safe boat-handling skills beyond certificate ownership.
• Experience in safety-critical operations with clear communication.
• Experience with USVs, UAS, robotics, autonomy, C2, sensors or related tech.
• Experience training, coaching or assessing military/government/users.
• Strong security awareness for handling restricted information.
• Ability to plan, brief and deliver outcomes with limited direction.
• Willingness to work regularly on site.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maritime activity, including briefings, launch/recovery, and post-run checks.
• Act as Coxswain/USV operator during demos, trials, and training.
• Support safe USV operations, handovers, and emergency procedures.
• Train military, government, partner forces and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering to capture defects and improve readiness.
• Brief plans, risks, and tactical considerations to leaders and stakeholders.
• Maintain security and export-control awareness.
• Develop SOPs, checklists, risk controls, and training materials.
• Lead small teams during operations and training.

Skills

Military experience

Maritime qualifications

Coxswain judgement

Operational safety

USVs/UAS/Robotics

User training

Security awareness

Risk briefing

On-site work

Job description

UFORCE, a defence-technology company, is expanding its UK maritime operations and seeks an experienced USV Operator / Coxswain. The role covers crewed vessels, USV operations, demonstrations, trials, and user training across teams to deliver safe, credible outcomes.

You will bring maritime credibility and Coxswain judgement to operate with limited direction in a sensitive defence environment and work on-site with engineers, systems, and training staff.