Systems Engineer – Platform & Mechanical Systems
SubSea Craft is a fast-growing, privately funded, UK-founded maritime technology company specializing in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems for defense and commercial applications. We are expanding internationally and establishing a presence in the United States.
About the role
The Systems Engineer – Platform & Mechanical Systems ensures our physical vessels are safe, reliable, and operationally ready for demanding customer-facing opportunities. The role owns the hull, structure, propulsion, steering, fuel systems, mechanical auxiliaries, energy storage, power-generation and distribution hardware, launch-and-recovery systems, and the transport and handling of craft and associated equipment.
Working as part of the Mission Success team, this position conducts rigorous pre/post-operation checks, preventative maintenance, rapid repairs, and structured root-cause analysis to prevent platform failures and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous pre/post-operation checks and preventative maintenance across the platform and wider systems to maximize reliability and availability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, defect logs, and service histories for each vessel and major subsystem.
- Diagnose faults across the entire system using instrumentation, data, and sound engineering judgment.
- Implement safe, rapid field repairs and workarounds to return platforms to service with minimal disruption; escalate recurring issues and proposed fixes to design teams.
- Capture operational and maintenance data and lead root-cause analysis for platform and mechanical incidents; document and share lessons learned.
- Recommend design, maintenance, and operating-procedure improvements that enhance reliability, safety, and supportability.
- Support mechanical integration and minor modification of payloads, sensors, and ancillary equipment, ensuring structural integrity and watertightness.
- Ensure safe launch and recovery of vessels, and oversee the operation and upkeep of trailers, cradles, lifting points, and other handling equipment.
- Manage the physical readiness, packing, transport, and protection of platforms, trailers, and associated equipment.
- Define and maintain spares, tools, and consumables holdings; support site set-up/tear-down to ensure platforms are always ready for customer-facing activity.
- Apply safe-system-of-work practices and ensure activities align with relevant maritime, lifting, and electrical safety standards.
- Act as the on-site technical authority for platform and mechanical matters within the Mission Success team.
Requirements
- Experience maintaining marine, automotive, or mechanical systems.
- Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to work in operational and field environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Marine propulsion experience.
- Military mechanical maintenance background.
- Experience supporting expeditionary operations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and handle equipment.
- Ability to work around vessels and mechanical systems.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to successfully complete applicable background checks. For certain roles, candidates may also be required to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.
Benefits
- 10 days of paid time off annually, plus public holidays.
- 7 days of paid sick leave per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support services.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive culture valuing diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
Pay
$105,000 - $130,000 per year.
Schedule
Primary operations facility in the United States; frequent travel required.