Marine Robotics Engineering Lead

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Employee

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We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

What you will do

We are looking for a Marine Robotics Engineering Lead with strong maritime robotics experience to design, develop, and deliver advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs).

This is a hands-on role for a versatile engineer who can oversee all aspects of vehicle engineering—mechanical, electrical, marine systems, power, propulsion, and naval architecture. You should have the expertise to lead across these areas and guide the integration of reliable marine robotic systems.

You will manage a small in-house team, coordinate with external partners, and collaborate with senior leaders to invent and deliver robust subsea and surface robotic platforms for challenging environments.

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and development of marine robotic vehicles, integrating mechanical, electrical, marine systems, power/propulsion, and naval architecture.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Provide hands-on technical input across concept design, prototyping, integration, validation, and operational deployment.
• Oversee and coordinate external suppliers, design houses, and partners to expand capacity and access specialist expertise.
• Support vehicle assembly, commissioning, and sea trials with practical engineering expertise.
• Define and maintain engineering processes, tools, and documentation that raise quality, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with software, electronics, and systems engineering colleagues to deliver fully integrated robotic solutions.
• Provide authoritative technical input into proposals, bids, and client-facing discussions.

Who you are

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in maritime robotics, subsea vehicles, or advanced marine systems.
• Strong technical background in at least one of: mechanical design, marine systems, power/propulsion, or naval architecture, with proven ability to lead across all.
• Hands-on experience in vehicle prototyping, system integration, and offshore trials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in designing for harsh and variable marine environments.
• Track record of leading engineering teams and managing external partners.
• Familiarity with marine classification rules, subsea safety standards, and product development lifecycles.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional registration.
• Knowledge of autonomy, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Experience collaborating with operations and production teams during vessel trials and deployment.
• Prior involvement in client discussions, proposals, or bids requiring engineering input.

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone's differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren't perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.

About Us

Simply put, our mission is to use innovative technology, to transform operations at sea, to enable people and the planet to thrive.