Test Engineer

As Test Engineer, you will prove that every HAUV we build is ready for the subsea environment before it reaches a client. Our vehicles combine pressure hulls, thrusters, sensors, embedded electronics, and autonomy software, all of which must work together at depth, undercurrent, and in saltwater. You will design and run the tests that verify this, from component checks through full vehicle trials in tank and open water. Your work turns "it works on the bench" into "it works in the field".

• Plan and run verification and validation tests across HAUV subsystems, including thrusters, pressure hulls, PCB stacks, power systems, sensors, and communications.

• Perform vehicle-level functional tests covering navigation, station-keeping, hovering control, and inspection payload performance.

• Run hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and bench tests with the software and electrical teams to validate firmware and autonomy behaviour.

• Conduct pressure and leak tests on hulls, enclosures, subsea connectors, and cable penetrators.

• Run environmental and reliability tests such as thermal, vibration, ingress, and long-duration endurance runs.

• Characterise thruster performance, battery endurance, and power consumption under representative loads.

• Plan and run test tank and sea trials, including test procedures, safety briefings, and trial logistics.

• Collect, process, and analyse trial data to assess vehicle performance against specifications.

• Support pre-deployment acceptance testing before vehicles go out on client inspection jobs.

• Design test rigs, fixtures, and automated test setups for repeatable, efficient testing.

• Write test plans, procedures, and reports, and keep clear traceability to requirements.

• Log defects, lead failure investigations, and work with design and manufacturing teams on root cause and fixes.

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Marine Engineering, or a related field.

• 1 – 5 years of experience in test, validation, or systems engineering, ideally on robotics, marine, aerospace, automotive, or other electromechanical systems.

• Hands-on experience with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analysers, data loggers, and pressure test equipment.

• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

• Scripting skills for test automation and data analysis (e.g. Python or MATLAB).

• Structured, methodical approach to testing and clear technical reporting.

• Willing to work hands-on in labs, test tanks, and at sea, including occasional early starts or longer field days.

• Good to Have

• Experience testing ROVs, AUVs, USVs, or other marine or subsea systems.

• Familiarity with ROS, embedded systems, or control system tuning.

• Knowledge of sensors used in underwater robotics, such as DVL, IMU, sonar, cameras, and depth sensors.

• Experience with HIL setups or test automation frameworks.

• Relevant sea survival or offshore safety certification, or willingness to obtain it.

• Market competitive salary

• Growth opportunities that align with your direct ability in helping the company, rather than an arbitrary corporate ladder

• Healthcare support

• Special access to industry events

• Well-stocked pantry with nice snacks

• Support for skills upgrading / learning credits