Field Operations Engineer

About the role

Based in Burlington, MA, we are a deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation, AI‑powered, software‑defined underwater sensing, communication, networking, and analytics technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day field operations for underwater systems, including pre‑mission preparation, launch and recovery, in‑water testing, monitoring, data collection, and post‑mission analysis.
• Plan and execute field exercises and deployments – from local nearshore tests to extended offshore campaigns.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of underwater hardware, electronics, and acoustic/optical front‑ends in lab and field settings.
• Debug software, firmware, and system‑level issues quickly and pragmatically while at sea – diagnosing problems on the fly and getting systems back online with minimal downtime.
• Travel to coastal, offshore, and remote test sites as needed (estimated 25‑30% of the time, with periods of more intense field activity around major exercises).

Requirements

• Field Operations
• Robotics
• Underwater Systems
• Mechanical
• Electronics

Skills

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience operating robotic, marine, or underwater systems at sea – in a commercial, defense, research, or offshore environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – comfortable with hand tools, fabrication, cable terminations, connector make‑up, and field repair of electronic and mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of Linux, command‑line interfaces, and basic software/firmware debugging; comfortable reading logs and diagnosing system‑level issues under pressure.

Benefits

• Full Health Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000, plus bonuses and stock.

Schedule

Estimated travel 25‑30% of the time, with periods of more intense field activity around major exercises.