USV Pilot

Saildrone • Alameda, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Saildrone Pilots are Part Time Non Exempt No Minimum Schedule members of the Mission Control team at Saildrone. Pilots work on a rotating watch schedule monitoring our USV’s 24/7/365. As a USV Pilot at Saildrone, you’ll manage the navigational safety and vehicle health of the Saildrone fleet. You’ll work with Mission Control, Technical Operations, and Fleet Service teams to ensure vehicles are able to execute their mission.

Requirements

• 5 years of maritime command experience, advanced proficiency in sailing and sailing theory, and ocean crossings background, submit sailing resume in addition to professional resume.
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects
• Ability to ramp up quickly on technical subject matters
• Proficient with computers and technology
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to adapt quickly to dynamic environments
• Strong verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Management Daily remote piloting of Saildrones around the globe, facilitating mission execution while ensuring vehicle safety
• Daily monitoring of vehicle navigational and payload status
• Monitoring and managing drone system health and escalating issues when appropriate
• Passage planning routes that are safe, efficient, and meet the mission requirements
• Awareness and ability to safely navigate shipping lanes and ship traffic while maintaining reasonable CPAs
• Maintaining situational awareness for any other issues at sea
• Environmental Conditions Monitoring Monitoring of weather forecasts and ocean currents for navigational safety and efficiency for areas of vehicle operation
• Understanding of maritime weather systems and currents to assess potential impacts to operations
• Team Collaboration Monitoring and contributing to day-to-day piloting communications in the customer-facing Saildrone Mission Portal
• Working with forward deployed teams to schedule and execute saildrone deployments and recoveries abroad
• Monitoring and answering the Saildrone Mission Control lines of communication in real time.
• Participating in daily briefs and regular Team meetings
• Documenting milestones, issues, and notes that happen on your watch via mission logs and internal passdown documents

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Stock Options
• Annual stipend for continued learning and development
• Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
• Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees