About Us

At Hullbot we're on a mission to decarbonise the global maritime industry.

We're delivering autonomous underwater robots that inspect and clean ship hulls. Hullbot’s systems are actively deployed in locations around the world, maintaining hulls free of biofouling, reducing fuel use and cutting emissions.

United by a shared ambition to create environmental impact on a global scale, we move fast and solve complex technical challenges together.

If you want to work on real robotic solutions with measurable impact, solving one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges, Hullbot is the place to do it.

The Role

Hullbot is looking for an Electronics Technician who wants to work in a dynamic startup pushing the boundaries of ocean innovation.

You will work hands-on with our robots with a focus on our advanced electronics stack. Your experience maintaining electro-mechanical systems will give you the ability to swiftly return an entire robot to full health.

Your passion for quality, process, troubleshooting and repair will accelerate the work of our entire team as we expand the service delivery of our environmentally impactful technology around the globe.

What You’ll Do

• Advanced Micro-Soldering: Perform high-precision soldering and desoldering on PCBAs, focusing on microscopic surface-mount components (SMD) and high-density connectors.
• PCBA Troubleshooting: Use circuit schematics and board layouts to identify, investigate, and resolve complex hardware faults at the component level.
• Testing and measurement: Operate professional diagnostic tools, including digital multimeters, electronic loads, PSUs and oscilloscopes to verify the performance of PCBAs.
• Technical Repair: Conduct delicate rework under a microscope to ensure all board-level repairs meet high reliability standards.
• Precision Crimping and Stripping: Expertly use hand tools for crimping, stripping, and pinning various types of connectors and terminals.
• Failure Analysis: Document investigation findings clearly to help the engineering team understand root causes and improve future designs.

What We’re Looking For

• Micro-Soldering Expertise: Proven experience in fine-pitch soldering and the use of hot-air rework stations.
• Schematic Literacy: The ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and navigate PCB design files (layouts).
• Diagnostic Skills: Proficiency in using standard laboratory equipment to test and troubleshoot PCBAs.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to high-quality workmanship and strict adherence to ESD safety protocols.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Treat laboratory equipment and high-precision tools with the highest level of care and professional respect.
• Are an expert in micro-soldering and PCBA repair, utilizing microscopes for high-quality inspection while skillfully operating heating beds, reflow ovens, and hot-air stations.
• Are skilled at creating, pinning, and routing professional wire harnesses that are both functional and tidy.
• Are naturally well-organized and take pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe lab workspace.

Bonus Experience

• Experience working with electric motors, robots, and motion control systems.
• A background in building or repairing electronics for marine or rugged outdoor conditions.
• A strong understanding of the physical assembly and disassembly of complex electromechanical devices.

Why Hullbot?

• See your work be brought to life, deployed solving real world problems
• High ownership and influence over product direction in a small tight-knit team
• Fast iteration cycles and hands-on prototyping in a collaborative R&D environment
• Opportunities for rapid learning and personal development