Remote USV Vessel Operator – Autonomous Maritime Missions

Ocean Infinity; Southampton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Remote Vessel Operator to join the Remote Operations Centre in Southampton, operating cutting‑edge autonomous maritime systems and supporting real‑world missions that redefine the future of maritime operations. You will monitor USVs during live missions, conduct mission planning and ensure safe vessel navigation in accordance with maritime regulations.

You will communicate with Operations Managers and teams to support mission delivery, maintain operational logs and

Qualifications

• Experience in a maritime environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of maritime navigation principles and COLREGs.
• Recognition of maritime qualifications such as RYA, MCA SSNR, STCW, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and procedures.
• Proactive, adaptable and self‑reliant approach to work.
• Experience operating in regulated or safety‑critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor USVs during live missions from the Remote Operations Centre.
• Conduct mission planning and support safe vessel navigation in accordance with maritime regulations.
• Monitor operational information and position vessels to maximise mission effectiveness.
• Communicate with Operations Managers and wider operational teams to support mission delivery.
• Conduct routine system checks, maintain operational logs and complete mission reporting.
• Support customer briefings, demonstrations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Identify, report and help resolve technical or operational issues during missions.

Skills

Maritime experience

Navigation principles

COLREGs

Maritime qualification

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Learn new systems

Proactive/adaptable

Safety-critical experience

Job description

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Remote Vessel Operator to join the Remote Operations Centre in Southampton, operating cutting‑edge autonomous maritime systems and supporting real‑world missions that redefine the future of maritime operations. You will monitor USVs during live missions, conduct mission planning and ensure safe vessel navigation in accordance with maritime regulations.

You will communicate with Operations Managers and teams to support mission delivery, maintain operational logs and