Field Integration Technician

Description

Skana Robotics is a defense-tech startup building the future of the maritime domain through autonomous systems and fleet-level software. We operate at the fascinating junction of AI, robotics, and the sea. We build both hardware and software, featuring an amazing team and a hangar full of autonomous vessels.

Our work brings together multidisciplinary teams to create reliable autonomous systems.

We are looking for an experienced Field Integration Technician to serve as our technical representative in the field.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, preparing, and ensuring the readiness of our unmanned marine platforms ahead of trials and deployments. As our operations grow, the role will also include providing ongoing maintenance and technical support for platforms deployed at customer sites

What you'll do:

• Perform maintenance, preparation, and readiness checks on unmanned marine platforms and their subsystems ahead of trials and deployments
• Maintain and support marine and automotive systems in the field, including engines, propulsion systems, hydraulics, and pumps
• Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical work in field conditions, independently carrying out component removal and installation, cable routing, connector assembly, wiring repairs, and system-level modifications as required. Work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, service procedures, and technical documentation
• Monitor and verify component status, communications, and system interfaces using test equipment, diagnostic tools, and system logs
• Serve as the company’s technical representative during trials and at customer sites
• Diagnose and triage field issues, determining what can be resolved on-site as a first-line response and what requires escalation to the relevant engineering teams
• Gather and communicate clear, sufficient technical information to support remote diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Capture field insights, recurring issues, and lessons learned, and translate them into clear feedback for the
• engineering and product teams to support platform development and continuous improvement
• Provide ongoing field maintenance and technical support for platforms deployed at customer sites
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of issues, repairs, open gaps, and progress from the field

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience as a Field Service Technician, Automotive or Marine Mechanic, Integration Technician, or in a similar technical role
• Practical knowledge of automotive or marine systems, including engines, hydraulic systems, and pumps; experience with marine engines is preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical hands-on skills, including component removal and installation, cable
• routing, connector integration, and basic electrical repairs
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Ability to interpret component status indicators, system logs, and communication or interface data for basic troubleshooting
• Strong troubleshooting skills and sound judgment regarding what can be resolved on-site and when escalation is required
• Ability to represent the company professionally and independently in front of customers and external partners
• Willingness to travel to trial sites and customer locations as needed, including overnight travel
• A safety-conscious approach and a high level of responsibility when working on complex systems in field
• conditions
• Flexibility and the ability to operate effectively in changing and uncertain R&D and field environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly relay technical information to engineering teams

Nice to Have

• Experience working with marine platforms, robotic systems, or autonomous vehicles
• Familiarity with communication protocols and signal types such as CAN, Ethernet, Serial (RS-232/485), and analog interfaces
• Experience with propulsion systems and electric or hydraulic actuators
• Familiarity with power systems and power distribution across multi-component platforms
• A valid driver’s license; a boat operator’s license or certification is an advantage