Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service Representative

Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service RepresentativeLocation: United States (San Diego, CA preferred)Salary: $75,000 base, travel bonuses ranging from $20,000-$40,000/yr + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefitsRole Overview: Seasats is deploying unmanned surface vessels (AKA USVs or robotic boats) around the world. To keep this fleet operating smoothly and effectively, we're adding to our growing team of full-time field operators. Missions have taken them to every continent except Antarctica (so far).If you join in this role, you'll learn from our existing team of experts, work alongside military and civilian sailors and technology professionals, and become a highly skilled part of the fleet of the future. You'll work odd hours, travel around the world, and experience both the stress and the rewards of being at the cutting edge of an industry revolution.Role Details:Completing deployments of up to two continuous months at Navy bases and other sites around the worldInterfacing with Navy, Coast Guard, and other personnel, and passing on key information to the San Diego teamLaunching and recovering USVsRemotely monitoring and controlling USVs via a computer or phone during missionsSharing bugs and feature requests with the San Diego development team to improve operationsUsing electronic devices and maps to plan missions, taking into account weather and other variablesTraveling regularly to San Diego to learn about new vehicle features and maintenance/operations proceduresCompleting contracting requirements such as daily status updates via Slack, email, or SignalOccasional nighttime operationsAbout You:Responsible and good humoredComfortable working under pressure, teaching people, and responding rapidly and decisively to new informationAn effective written and verbal communicator in all sorts of settingsAble to work well with others, take orders, or operate independently as neededExcited to travel to new parts of the world for extended periods of timeA quick learner and a patient troubleshooterHappy working with laptops, tablets, phones, and other technologyAble to manage time well, but comfortable working long hours and willing to stick around until the job is doneHandy with hand tools and basic wrenching, screw drivers, etc.Safety consciousResourceful, confident, and capable enough to get the job done even if plan A goes southReady to do strenuous physical activity and handle heavy equipment in all sorts of weather conditionsIn possession of a valid drivers license with no restrictions and comfortable driving in unfamiliar locationsAble to obtain a security clearanceAble to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and support short-notice missions as operational needs requireDue to export control requirements applicable to this position, we are only able to consider U.S. persons, as defined by U.S. export control laws. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylee or refugee status.In addition, it's nice (though not essential) for you to have:Experience on the ocean or around boats (strong plus)Experience driving small boatsExperience driving autonomous boatsPrior military serviceExperience working with kids or teachingSkill with RC vehicles and/or video gamesFamiliarity with basic networking, electronics, or software troubleshootingExperience driving a forkliftExperience with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPointWe'd love it if you lived in San Diego, but given the highly remote nature of this position it's not required. There will be a 2-4 week ramp up period where you'll be required to stay in San Diego getting familiar with our team, products, and culture, and after that you could expect to spend an additional 4-6 weeks per year in San Diego throughout a typical work year.This position will require you to travel away from home and even outside the US for long periods of time. There are related perks: for every week you're away from home you'll earn vacation allowances and travel bonuses. Seasats also provides a travel stipend while you're on the road, so you can expect to save money while on work trips.About Seasats:At Seasats, we're passionate about delivering maritime robotics solutions to redefine the maritime industry. Our primary products are unmanned surface vessels (USVs), designed to carry sensors at sea for months at a time. Our USVs provide persistent monitoring and data acquisition to defense, scientific, and commercial customers, and have autonomously crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. After thousands of years in which the only way to gather information from the ocean was to put people on a boat, these uncrewed vessels are transforming how humanity monitors and interacts with the ocean. Here, you'll find the space and opportunity to do your life's best work.Along with your salary, you'll receive perks including:Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)401k matching up to 4% of salaryFour free lunches per weekAn employee activity fundA pet-friendly officeUnlimited/Flex PTOHiring Notes:When applying, you'll be asked to provide a resume and answer a few screening questions.Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States.We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we're committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds. Seasats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.We look forward to reviewing your application!