Senior Field Operations Engineer

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Webster, TX
Robotics
The Role

Company Description

Nauticus Robotics is a leader in the robotic and automation systems industry. We want you to be a part of our amazing team as we design, develop, and deploy intelligent, automated systems. The focus of our company is to disrupt the status quo and to advance the integration of robotics within our targeted industries.

Job Description

The Senior Field Operations Engineer will play a critical role in supporting field operations related to our underwater products and services. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safe and efficient deployment, operation, and maintenance of subsea assets in various offshore environments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute field campaigns, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize operational processes.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Assemble and disassemble robotic systems according to specifications and engineering drawings.
  • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on robots including cleaning, lubrication, and calibration.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in the robots.
  • Conduct tests and diagnostics to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Assist with the installation, integration, and manufacturing of robotic products and systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback and suggest improvements to robot designs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Travel to field sites for robot deployment and provide on-site technical support as needed.
  • General Shop duties.

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate degree or equivalent in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with AUVs, UUVs or similar robotic systems.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work in remote locations for extended periods.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing technical issues in robotics equipment.
  • Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred 

  • Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with programming and operating robots using control software.
  • Knowledge of underwater sensors, cameras, and imaging systems.
  • Familiarity with underwater communication protocols and networking.
  • Certifications in ROV operations or related fields.
  • Previous experience in the offshore industry or marine research.
  • Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for testing and calibration.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to remain in a stationary position. The employee will be required to operate a computer and will consistently use other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. as necessary.
  • The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • The employee will frequently move, transport, position, install, and or remove equipment of at a minimum of 50 pounds for various needs.
  • The employee must possess the ability to observe details at close range.
  • The employee must be able to ascend/descend a ladders and maneuver in tight spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and in industrial environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This role will also require the employee to complete work on variety of offshore platforms, various bodies of water, and small vessels. While performing some duties of this job, the employee will be required to travel domestically and internationally to field sites. Conditions may include exposure to heat, cold, a variety of offshore platforms, and bodies of water loud environments, small vessel maritime conditions, and 12-hour shifts.

The performance of this position may also occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEOC STATEMENT

Nauticus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EXPORT CONTROL

Nauticus Robotics is a federal contractor required to adhere to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 which governs the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, this position may include access to export-controlled information that is subject to US export control laws. Export control laws require employers to restrict access to export-controlled information or to obtain export licenses for non-U.S. person employees if their positions require access to information governed by ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person means a person (as defined in §120.14 of this part) who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) which includes certain temporary residents and refugees and asylees. Nauticus Robotics does not obtain export licenses for these positions.

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The Company
HQ: Webster, TX
82 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

We are a company that is committed to innovating and delivering world class technology to solve our customers hardest problems. We automate equipment that others say can't be automated. We build and use world class robots on land and at sea that are revolutionizing the way over the horizon autonomous work is done.

We are Nauticus Robotics and we are a vertically integrated service company that works with our customers to redefine what’s possible.

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