Field Operations Engineer, Deployment Handling
Core
Design ground handling fixtures, select ground support equipment, and develop procedures for the safe launch and recovery of autonomous maritime vehicles at sea.
Role type
Senior IC field operations engineer (maritime launch and recovery)
Builds
Launch and recovery systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs/UUVs)
Domain
Defense / Maritime robotics
Required skills
mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, naval architecture, launch and recovery systems, marine handling equipment, davit systems, dynamic load analysis, sea state assessment, hazard analysis, lift planning, heavy lift safety, OSHA rigging standards
Preferred skills
AUV/UUV/ROV launch and recovery, host vessel integration, at-sea defense operations, naval architecture stability, maritime robotics, defense field operations
Technologies
cranes, dollies, davit systems, ground support equipment
Responsibilities
Design ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement and transport; Select and procure ground support equipment; Develop handling procedures, lift plans, and safety protocols; Conduct hazard analyses and safety reviews; Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams; Support at-sea testing and validation of launch and recovery systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC