Marine Electronics Technician – SailGP Training Facility

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Project: SailGP Training Facility

Position: Marine Electronics Technician

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Marine Electronics Technician to join the technical team supporting the SailGP training facility in Pensacola.

This role will support the electronic, electrical, instrumentation and data systems associated with the F50 and the wider training operation.

The ideal candidate will have experience with marine electronics, electrical systems, instrumentation, controls or a related technical field. Previous marine electronics experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We are open to candidates from aviation, automotive, industrial, military, controls, instrumentation or other technical backgrounds who have strong fault-finding skills and are interested in developing their knowledge of high-performance marine systems.

This is a practical role in a fast-moving environment where reliability, attention to detail and the ability to solve problems are extremely important.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and electrical systems on the F50 and associated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, sensor, communication and instrumentation faults.
• Install and maintain wiring, connectors, sensors, antennas and associated components.
• Carry out electrical testing using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Assist with sensor installation, calibration and system checks.
• Inspect wiring, connectors and components for damage, corrosion, water ingress or deterioration.
• Repair and replace wiring, connectors and electronic components as required.
• Support preventative maintenance and scheduled system checks.
• Assist with pre-sailing and post-sailing technical checks.
• Help identify faults quickly during training operations and support efficient return-to-service.
• Maintain clear records of maintenance, repairs, faults and configuration changes.
• Maintain appropriate electronic and electrical spares, tools and consumables.
• Work closely with the wider technical, shore and sailing teams.
• Support other technical and maintenance activities around the facility when required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is fundamentally good at understanding how systems work and finding out why they don't work when something goes wrong.

Marine electronics experience would be valuable, particularly experience with:

• Marine electrical and electronic systems
• Sensors and instrumentation
• Wiring and harnesses
• Electrical connectors and terminations
• CAN bus or other communication networks
• GPS and navigation equipment
• Data acquisition systems
• Battery and low-voltage DC systems
• Electrical schematics
• Waterproof electrical installations
• Diagnostic and test equipment

However, we do not expect applicants to already understand every system used on an F50.

Candidates with strong transferable experience from aviation, automotive, motorsport, industrial maintenance, controls, instrumentation, military or other technical environments are encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes

The right person for this role will be:

• Hands-on and mechanically/electrically minded
• A strong practical problem solver
• Methodical when fault finding
• Comfortable learning unfamiliar systems
• Attention to Detail
• Happy working as part of a small technical team
• Able to remain calm when solving problems under time pressure
• Willing to help outside their immediate area when the team requires it

Formal qualifications are beneficial, but practical ability, attitude and willingness to learn are equally important to us.

Team & Work Environment

Our team operates in a high-performance, collaborative and practical environment.

The training facility supports some of the most advanced racing yachts in the world, but we also value a straightforward team culture. Everyone contributes, communicates openly and helps solve problems regardless of job title.

The work can move quickly, particularly during training periods, and priorities can change depending on the needs of the boat and sailing program.

We are looking for someone who enjoys this type of environment — someone who takes pride in their work, wants to continually learn and is comfortable being part of a team where quality, reliability and getting the boat back on the water matter.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to work directly with SailGP F50 technology and develop experience with high-performance marine electronics, instrumentation and control systems.

For someone with strong electrical/electronic fundamentals, this role offers the opportunity to develop highly specialized skills while working as part of a professional sailing and technical operation based in Pensacola.

Work Location: In person