Field Operations Engineer
Summary
Lead field operations for underwater systems, including testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance, with travel to coastal, offshore, and remote test sites about 25-30% of the time. Requires 3+ years at sea, Linux/CLI knowledge, and U.S. work authorization; includes health, life, 401k, PTO, bonuses, and stock.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Full health benefits, Life insurance, 401k, PTO
- Experience
- 3+ years operating robotic/marine systems
- Travel Required
- 25-30% travel; coastal, offshore, remote sites
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Job Title: Field Operations Engineer
Job Location: Burlington, MA
Job Salary: 75k - 90k + Benefits + Bonus + Stock
Requirements: Field Operations, Robotics, Underwater Systems, Mechanical, Electronics
Based in Burlington, MA we are a deep-tech startup developing next-generation, AI-powered, software-defined underwater sensing, communication, networking, and analytics technology.
If you are a Field Operations Engineer with experience, please read on!
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead day-to-day field operations for underwater systems, including pre-mission preparation, launch and recovery, in-water testing, monitoring, data collection, and post-mission analysis.
- Plan and execute field exercises and deployments - from local nearshore tests to extended offshore campaigns.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of underwater hardware, electronics, and acoustic/optical front-ends in lab and field settings.
- Debug software, firmware, and system-level issues quickly and pragmatically while at sea - diagnosing problems on the fly and getting systems back online with minimal downtime.
- Travel to coastal, offshore, and remote test sites as needed (estimated 25-30% of the time, with periods of more intense field activity around major exercises).
Must Have Skills:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience operating robotic, marine, or underwater systems at sea - in a commercial, defense, research, or offshore environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude - comfortable with hand tools, fabrication, cable terminations, connector make-up, and field repair of electronic and mechanical assemblies.
- Working knowledge of Linux, command-line interfaces, and basic software/firmware debugging; comfortable reading logs and diagnosing system-level issues under pressure.
If hired, you will be rewarded with an offer that includes:
- 75k - 90k Salary
- Bonuses
- Stocks
- Full Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- PTO
If you are a Field Operations Engineer with experience, please apply today!
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Salary
$75000 - $90000 USD per year