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 part of a revolutionary industry. The position involves significant worldwide travel, working odd hours, and experiencing the challenges and rewards of cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

  • Responsible and good-humored.
  • Comfortable working under pressure, teaching others, and responding rapidly and decisively to new information.
  • Effective written and verbal communicator in various settings.
  • Able to collaborate with others, take direction, or operate independently.
  • Excited to travel to new global locations for extended periods.
  • A quick learner and patient troubleshooter.
  • Comfortable working with laptops, tablets, phones, and other technology.
  • Skilled in time management, willing to work long hours, and committed to completing tasks.
  • Proficient with hand tools and basic mechanical tasks (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.).
  • Safety conscious.
  • Resourceful, confident, and capable of completing tasks even if initial plans fail.
  • Prepared for strenuous physical activity and handling heavy equipment in diverse weather conditions.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
  • Comfortable driving in unfamiliar locations.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience on the ocean or around boats.
  • Experience driving small boats.
  • Experience driving autonomous boats.
  • Prior military service.
  • Experience working with children 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 globally.
  • Interfacing with Navy, Coast Guard, and other personnel, and relaying key information to the San Diego team.
  • Launching and recovering ASVs.
  • Remotely monitoring and controlling ASVs via computer or phone during missions.
  • Communicating bugs and feature requests to the San Diego development team to enhance operations.
  • Utilizing electronic devices and maps for mission planning, considering weather and other variables.
  • Traveling regularly to San Diego for training on new vehicle features and maintenance/operations procedures.
  • Completing contracting requirements such as daily status updates via Slack, email, or Signal.
  • Performing occasional nighttime operations.

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • 401k matching
  • 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 bonuses
  • Travel stipend
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