Marine robotics company reinventing ocean operations with low‑emissions, long-range surface systems that gather and relay real-time insights.
Mechanical Field Engineer
Darwin, Northern Territory
Initially a 12-month fixed term contract
Salary - negotiable
Embark on an exciting journey as a Mechanical Field Engineer, at a dynamic company at the forefront of cutting-edge engineering solutions. In this contract role, you'll have the opportunity to apply your practical expertise in mechanical systems engineering, testing, commissioning and contribute to mechanical design improvements initiatives to tackle complex challenges and support the continued growth of this innovative organisation.
About the Company
My client is an Australian engineering-led marine robotics company reinventing ocean operations with low‑emissions, long-range surface systems that gather and relay real-time insights—safely, autonomously and at scale. These USVs use the energy of the weather - sun, wind, and waves, to act as persistent monitoring and communications platforms. They are embarking on an ambitious program of building and deploying multiple USVs for operations around Australia and beyond.
The Role
You'll be collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplined team to improve designs, test, and troubleshoot sophisticated mechatronics systems, responding to operational and production requirements to ensure continuous improvement. Utilising your hands-on experience in building and repairing mechanical systems, you'll thrive in an unstructured, self-guided environment and make a tangible impact on operations. The Field Engineer will provide engineering support for the company's Darwin operations and maintenance team. You will be instrumental in providing expert level mechanical support to ensure their northern fleet remain on-water and fully operational.
Skills and experience