Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) Field Service Representative

Seasats • San Diego, CA

161d • Remote

About The Position

Seasats is deploying autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs or robotic boats) globally and is seeking full-time field operators to ensure the fleet operates smoothly and effectively. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experts, work with military and civilian professionals, and be at the forefront of an industry revolution. The position involves significant global travel, working irregular hours, and experiencing the challenges and rewards of cutting-edge technology. Candidates should be adaptable, good-humored, comfortable working under pressure, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. A passion for travel, technology, the ocean, and interacting with new people is highly desirable. A tendency towards frustration with technology or a need for geographic stability would make this role a poor fit.

Requirements

• Responsible and good humored
• Comfortable working under pressure, teaching people, and responding rapidly and decisively to new information
• An effective written and verbal communicator in all sorts of settings
• Able to work well with others, take orders, or operate independently as needed
• Excited to travel to new parts of the world for extended periods of time
• A quick learner and a patient troubleshooter
• Happy working with laptops, tablets, phones, and other technology
• Able to manage time well, but comfortable working long hours and willing to stick around until the job is done
• Handy with hand tools and basic wrenching, screw drivers, etc.
• Safety conscious
• Resourceful, confident, and capable enough to get the job done even if plan A goes south
• Ready to do strenuous physical activity and handle heavy equipment in all sorts of weather conditions
• In possession of a valid drivers license with no restrictions and comfortable driving in unfamiliar locations
• Must be independently authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience on the ocean or around boats (strong plus)
• Experience driving small boats
• Experience driving autonomous boats
• Prior military service
• Experience working with kids or teaching
• Skill with RC vehicles and/or video games
• Familiarity with basic networking, electronics, or software troubleshooting
• Experience driving a forklift
• Experience with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Completing deployments of up to two continuous months at Navy bases and other sites around the world
• Interfacing with Navy, Coast Guard, and other personnel, and passing on key information to the San Diego team
• Launching and recovering ASVs
• Remotely monitoring and controlling ASVs via a computer or phone during missions
• Sharing bugs and feature requests with the San Diego development team to improve operations
• Using electronic devices and maps to plan missions, taking into account weather and other variables
• Traveling regularly to San Diego to learn about new vehicle features and maintenance/operations procedures
• Completing contracting requirements such as daily status updates via Slack, email, or Signal
• Occasional nighttime operations

Benefits

• Stock options
• 401k matching
• Travel bonuses
• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet-friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO
• Travel stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed