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Act as Subject Matter Expert for network architecture.
Architect, d esign and document the end-to-end communications architecture for USVs and AUVs (radio, satellite, cellular, mesh, Wi-Fi, acoustic systems).
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Define and maintain IP architectures, VLANs, firewall rules, QoS, bandwidth allocation, and encryption schemes.
Produce communications system requirements, ICDs, test plans, and verification documentation (lean and pragmatic).
Conduct trade studies for new comms technologies (e.g., new satcom services, mesh systems, acoustic modems).
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy engineers to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical expertise to operations and project teams.
Help design tailored communication solutions for specific customer missions or environments.
Ensure network architectures can meet security requirements fo r specific customer missions and environments.
Degree in Networking, Telecommunications, Electrical/Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.
Strong experience with IP networking (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, QoS, VPNs).
Familiarity with radio and wireless communications (RF fundamentals, antennas, propagation).
Hands-on experience configuring network hardware (Cisco, MikroTik , Ubiquiti, Peplink , etc.).
Understanding of satellite, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, or RF mesh communications.
Experience building / managing cloud hosted services
Comfortable building, testing, and troubleshooting real hardware.
Experience with Linux networking tools.
Experience of secure network architecture and implementation, including cybersecurity principles (secure comms, certificate management, hardening).
Experience with Ansible, AWS, OpenWRT , WireG ua rd and RouterOS .
Marine communication systems experience (maritime radios, AIS, acoustic communications).
Experience with networking for autonomous systems (UAVs, robots, mobile platforms).
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 networking, DDS, or middleware.
Experience with field deployments and remote operations.
Given the nature of the work, this role requires you to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK national security clearance. You must be willing and able to undergo the necessary security vetting process, and continued employment in the role may be subject to maintaining the required clearance. Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and standards set by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Further information on UK security clearance levels, eligibility, and the vetting process can be found on the UK Government website: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant
Salary : The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.
At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.
There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.
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