- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- FranklinLouisianaUSA
- Job type
- Customer Success
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Full-time
Commissioning Assistant Engineer, Marauder
Job description
In this role you will support the Chief Engineer in the commissioning and operation of the engine room and all associated machinery aboard a novel autonomous vessel. You will help ensure that all marine systems — including but not limited to main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, fuel oil, lubrication, cooling, and associated environmental equipment — are properly tested and validated through structured commissioning processes and integrated with the vessel's autonomy and software control systems to support reliable manned, remote, and autonomous operation.
The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, along with a willingness to help build…
Job responsibilities
- Support commissioning activities for autonomous vessels, including system testing, validation, and troubleshooting prior to and during operation.
- Work alongside autonomy and software engineering teams to verify integration between traditional machinery control systems and the vessel's autonomy stack across manned, remote, and autonomous operating modes
- Assist in developing, writing, and refining standard operating procedures, checklists, and technical documentation from scratch in the absence of established processes
- Perform assigned maintenance on vessel machinery under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
- Always be on-call while on-hitch to address any issues that arise.
- Assist with inventory and ordering of spare parts.
- Assist in the shipboard execution of mission objectives.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Job requirements
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC
- National Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower Endorsement, or Designated Duty Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower Endorsement.
- STCW Endorsements of Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting
- Valid USCG STCW Medical Certificate
- Valid TWIC and Passport.
- Working knowledge of maritime engineering systems, particularly electrical systems
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a group
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams