Coxswain / Operator

UFORCE is building its UK maritime operations capability and is looking for an experienced Operator / Coxswain to support safe, credible operational activity.

This hands-on role covers crewed vessels, USV operations, customer demonstrations, trials and foreign-user training. You’ll work across programme delivery, engineering, systems and training teams to turn operational plans into safe, assured outcomes.

You’ll bring strong maritime credibility, practical Coxswain judgement and the discipline to operate with limited direction in a sensitive defence technology environment.

Plan and execute maritime activity, including briefings, launch and recovery, communications, debriefs and post-run checks.

Act as Coxswain / operator during demonstrations, trials, training and internal testing.

Support safe USV operations, including operating envelopes, handovers, emergency procedures and coordination with crewed vessels.

Train military, government, partner-force and customer users.

Work with engineering and systems teams to prepare activity, capture defects and improve operational readiness.

Brief plans, risks, limitations and tactical considerations to internal leaders, customers and senior stakeholders.