AUV Field Test Engineer — On-Water QC & Troubleshooting

Jaia Robotics, Inc.; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaia Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to support on-water testing and quality control of JaiaBot autonomous underwater vehicles in Bristol, RI. The successful candidate will conduct deployments, maintain quality control, and troubleshoot issues in field settings. An undergraduate degree in engineering or marine technology and 3-6 years of relevant experience are required. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams. This position offers exciting opportunities in one of the most dynamic coastal testing environments on the East Coast.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience operating or testing ocean technology platforms.
• Practical field troubleshooting experience with hardware and sensor issues.
• Experience in developing quality control procedures in a systems environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily deployments and testing of JaiaBot vehicles.
• Develop and refine quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve issues in the field or at the dockside.

Skills

Ocean technology systems experience

Field troubleshooting

Technical writing

Quality control procedures

Marine sensor suites familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, oceanography or marine technology

Tools

ROS

Python

Job description

Jaia Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to support on-water testing and quality control of JaiaBot autonomous underwater vehicles in Bristol, RI. The successful candidate will conduct deployments, maintain quality control, and troubleshoot issues in field settings. An undergraduate degree in engineering or marine technology and 3-6 years of relevant experience are required. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams. This position offers exciting opportunities in one of the most dynamic coastal testing environments on the East Coast.