Field Application Engineer – Maritime Autonomy

We’re supporting a fast-growing maritime autonomy company bringing AI-driven intelligence to USV’s and commercial vessels, improving safety, enabling remote operation, and increasing productivity at sea.

We’re hiring a Field Application Engineer based in Boston.

This role will see you:

⚓ Install and commission autonomous systems on customer vessels worldwide

Troubleshoot marine controls, PLCs, electronics, and integrated hardware/software,electrical troubleshooting.

Support customers and dealers during deployment and in-service operations

Monitor system performance and resolve field issues

✈️ Travel globally (25-50%), with a travel bonus of up to 25%

We’re looking for someone with:

✅ 5+ years’ experience installing or servicing complex systems

✅ Hands-on background in marine systems (not a necessity), vessel controls, PLCs, and electronics (HVAC background translates well)

✅ Strong electrical troubleshooting skills

✅ Confident, customer-facing communication style

A great fit for engineers who enjoy being out on the field, solving real-world problems, and working with cutting-edge maritime autonomy.

They can pay circa $100k – $140k with up to a 25% travel bonus.

US Citizenship needed.

Reach out on LinkedIn or email callum.stephens@darwinrecruitment.com

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Callum Stephens