Operations Engineer

About BeeX

BeeX is building the worlds most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs).

BeeX specialises in providing autonomous robotics solutions to safeguard underwater infrastructure in the maritime energy and defense sectors reducing over 90% of carbon emissions. We are pioneering Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) on a global scale supported by decades of operational experience in harsh waters. With unprecedented efficiency we strive to provide our customers with a one-point solution for asset integrity management -- protecting assets they value making sure they stay safe.

Why Join Now
The industries we serve need new ways to overcome their current challenges and BeeX sees the opportunity in delivering exactly that right now. Creating anything new is very hard and we need outstanding people.

At BeeX everyone is dependent; united by enthusiasm for bold innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team thrives in dynamic environments driving transformative advancements globally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world!

You will enjoy this job if you:

• Want to work in fast-paced start-up environment prioritizing growth over short-term gains

• Like to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members in other sub-teams

• Have a positive learning mindset and can quickly absorb knowledge to overcome challenges

• Can assess risk and make time-critical decisions/tradeoffs in imperfect scenarios

Your Role

Your role is Operations Engineer. You will plan prepare and execute AUV inspection operations end-to-end from mission planning and equipment readiness through onsite/offshore deployment data collection and post-mission reporting. This role is a critical link between engineering field operations and clients ensuring HAUVs are deployed safely reliably and to the standard our clients expect.

Your Job Scope

• Plan and prepare underwater inspection missions including survey planning risk assessments and equipment/tooling checklists.

• Deploy operate and recover HAUVs and associated launch/recovery systems during onsite and offshore inspection campaigns.

• Perform pre- and post-mission checks on vehicle subsystems: thrusters pressure hulls PCB stacks wiring harnesses connectors and sensors.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in the field escalating to engineering teams where needed and documenting fixes.

• Process QC and package inspection data (video sonar sensor logs) for delivery to clients and internal review.

• Coordinate with clients vessel crews and site personnel to schedule and execute operations safely and on time.

• Maintain operational logs mission reports and equipment maintenance records.

• Support integration and testing of new vehicle builds or payloads prior to field deployment.

• Uphold and continuously improve HSE (health safety environment) standards for all field activities.

• Feed field observations back to R&D and engineering to inform product and process improvements.

Desired Qualities

• Degree in Marine/Ocean Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical/Electronic Engineering Mechatronics or a related field.

• 14 years of experience in field operations offshore engineering robotics marine systems or a related hands-on technical role (fresh graduates with strong hands-on project experience will be considered).

• Working knowledge of mechanical electrical and software systems; comfortable reading wiring diagrams and basic schematics.

• Hands-on experience with soldering cabling/harnessing or mechanical assembly is a strong advantage.

• Willingness and ability to travel and work offshore or at client sites including irregular hours when operations require.

• Strong problem-solving skills and composure when troubleshooting under field conditions.

• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with clients vessel crews and cross-functional internal teams.

• Valid diving certification offshore safety certification (e.g. BOSIET) or willingness to obtain them is a plus.

• A valid driving license is an advantage.

Remuneration Package

• Market competitive salary

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

• ESOP / equity participation

• Healthcare support

• Special access to industry events

• Well-stocked pantry with nice snacks

• Support for skills upgrading / learning credits