Field Systems Engineer — USV Integration & Troubleshooting

Blue Ops - A Red Cat Company

Florida

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

Blue Ops designs, builds, and fields autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for defense and national security customers. We seek a hands-on Systems Support & Integration Engineer to support integration, troubleshooting, testing, and fielding of complex unmanned vessel systems.

The role covers diagnosing faults across hardware, software, networks, and interfaces, with a focus on methodical problem solving aboard vessels and in field environments. On-site work in Ft. Pierce, FL is required.

Qualifications

1-4 years of experience in systems support, integration, field engineering, test engineering, robotics, embedded systems, IT/OT, or related technical role.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting across hardware, software, networking, power, wiring, and configuration.
Working familiarity with Linux, SSH, command-line tools, logs, and basic system configuration.
Basic networking knowledge including IP addressing, Ethernet, DHCP, and static IP configuration.
Ability to use a multimeter and troubleshoot basic low-voltage DC electrical systems.
Comfortable physically working on electronics and equipment aboard small vessels.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, network diagrams, technical manuals, and interface documentation.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve faults across USV onboard systems, including compute, sensors, communications, cameras, radar, GNSS, autopilot hardware, vessel networks, and supporting electronics.
Perform structured troubleshooting of hardware, software, configuration, networking, power, wiring, sensor, and system-integration issues.
Determine root cause rather than relying on component swapping or temporary workarounds.
Support vessel system checkout before testing, demonstrations, deliveries, and customer events.
Verify that onboard systems are communicating, configured correctly, and operating as expected prior to deployment.
Review system logs, service status, device health, and other diagnostic information to isolate failures.
Troubleshoot Linux-based onboard computers and embedded systems using SSH, logs, and system services.
Perform basic network troubleshooting involving IP addressing, Ethernet connectivity, DHCP, and static IP configuration.
Perform low-voltage DC electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter, including verification of power, continuity, grounding, fuses, relays, connectors, and wiring.
Identify recurring system issues and work with engineering teams to develop durable corrective actions.