Technical Support Engineer Uncrewed Surface Vessels

Overview

Provide technical support & develop software for autonomous USVs.

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning
• field trials
• technical support
• system integration
• tool development
• application development

Tasks

-Assist in commissioning and acceptance testing of new vessels, both on-site and remotely. -Participate in field trials and provide feedback to engineering teams for system enhancements. -Provide technical support for deployed USVs, including diagnostics, remote troubleshooting, and system updates. -Contribute to the continuous improvement of support workflows, documentation, and knowledge sharing. -Collaborate with software and automation teams to integrate and validate control systems, PLC logic, and user interfaces. -Develop and maintain tools and scripts for system monitoring, diagnostics, and data analysis. -Support the development and maintenance of full stack applications (C#.NET, Angular) used for USV control and monitoring. -Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and marine operational standards.

Requirements

• docker
• kubernetes
• c#.net
• angular
• plc
• computer science

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel for field deployments and vessel commissioning -Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (preferred) -Familiarity with real-time control systems and sensor integration (preferred) -Familiar with MQTT, Modbus, and other industrial communication protocols -Proficient in C#.NET, Angular, and PLC programming (e.g., CODESYS, e!COCKPIT, IEC 61131-3) -Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams -Experience with maritime systems or autonomous vehicles (preferred) -Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach -Experience in technical support, software development, or industrial automation -Experience with remote diagnostics, system integration, and field commissioning -Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, a related field or equivalent education.

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Benefits

-Group income protection -Cycle to work scheme -Private medical insurance -Discounts platform -Long service awards -Health cash plan -Enhanced maternity and paternity pay -Employee referral bonus scheme -Group life assurance -Contributory pension scheme -Discounted gym membership -The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers) -Electric car scheme -Extensive career & training opportunities -Competitive salary

About Fugro

-Deploys vessels, aircraft, ROVs and sensors to map and monitor both land and seabed environments. -Typical projects range from offshore oil & gas site surveys to coastal resilience mapping and subway tunnel investigations. -Pioneers remote and uncrewed services, including a space-grade telerobotics control centre in Perth. -Notable missions include deep-sea searches like the MH370 and WWI submarine recovery, leveraging advanced sonar tech. -Serves sectors such as oil & gas, renewables, infrastructure, water, construction, industrial, marine, power, mining and telecom.

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