Shipboard Quality Assurance & Support Analyst

Shipboard Quality Assurance & Support Analyst

Req number:
R8571

Employment type:
Full time

Worksite flexibility:
Remote
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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Shipboard QA & Support Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have expertise in IT hardware/software systems, QA methodology, and maritime environments, and are looking for your next career move, apply now

Job Description

We are looking for a   Shipboard QA & Support Analyst   to conduct   QA testing , documentation, and troubleshooting of   shipboard IT systems . This position will be   f ull-Time and remote that requires 90% travel onboard.

What You’ll Do

- Travel to cruise ships (in-service or in dry dock) to conduct on-site   QA testing   and certification of hardware and software installations
- Write and maintain clear   technical documentation   describing how systems should function, be configured, and be maintained
- Survey and evaluate various software products and platforms deployed across the fleet for functionality, performance, and compliance
- Identify, document, and coordinate troubleshooting or triage efforts for systems that are underperforming or malfunctioning
- Coordinate with specialized internal teams to deploy to ships for incident response when critical systems go down
- Serve as an on-site technical point of contact between shipboard staff and shoreside IT/engineering teams
- Provide detailed trip reports and QA findings to stakeholders after each site visit
- During non-travel periods, support the   Application Support   team with   remote troubleshooting   of shipboard software systems

What You'll Need

Required:

- 2–4 years of experience as a Product Engineer, Assistant IT Manager, or similar technical role, ideally with prior shipboard/maritime experience
- Strong working knowledge of IT hardware and software systems,   networking fundamentals , and troubleshooting methodology
- Exceptional written communication skills — able to produce clear, structured, and professional documentation
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
- Comfortable working independently in dynamic, sometimes remote environments (at sea, in port, or in dry dock)
- Willing and able to travel frequently, including trips of 2–3 weeks at a time, on short notice, to destinations worldwide
- Strong   interpersonal skills   to coordinate effectively across shipboard crew, IT teams, and vendors
- Detail-oriented with a QA mindset — able to identify gaps between expected and actual system behavior

Preferred:

- Familiarity with maritime or   cruise industry IT systems   and standards
- Experience with   incident response coordination   in high-pressure environments

Physical Demands

- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.