Field Operator - Vehicle Testing

Seasats • San Diego, CA

2d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Seasats, we take pride in building autonomous boats that reliably complete critical missions. One way we ensure this is by thoroughly testing each vessel and payload before it goes to a customer. In this role, you will launch vessels, conduct test missions, and document key information. You’ll specialize in maritime operations, working closely with our production and engineering teams. You’ll be based out of our San Diego office. Most days, you will split your time between our headquarters and local boat ramps, helping with vessel prep, transportation, operations, and oversight.

Requirements

• Deeply familiar with saltwater boat operations, either through work or extensive play
• Level-headed, easy to work with, and organized
• Confident applying COLREGS and basic maritime safety procedures
• Experienced operating gas/diesel engines
• Comfortable working outside year-round (in San Diego)
• Able to adapt to shifting priorities and occasional non-standard hours
• Experienced driving drones or other RC vehicles
• In possession of a valid driver's license and California boater card (or equivalent)
• Able to move heavy objects (trailers, Lightfish, etc.) and use hand tools
• U.S. persons, as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

• Electronics and/or software troubleshooting experience
• USCG Captain’s License or similar certification
• Experience working with military and/or Coast Guard personnel
• A forklift certification

Responsibilities

• Launching and recovering unmanned vessels
• Driving small boats, primarily in sheltered waters but occasionally in open ocean
• Developing and executing missions using Seasats’ proprietary control software
• Hardware and software troubleshooting (both independently and in partnership with remote or onsite engineers)
• Completing test checklists and logging unexpected or problematic vessel behaviors
• Writing test reports
• Maintaining clean and functional water operations equipment
• Loading, unloading, and driving vans, trucks, and trailers

Benefits

• Stock options
• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet-friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

What This Job Offers

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