Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service Representative

%HEADER_COMPANY_WEBSITE%Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service RepresentativeSan Diego, CA - %LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_REMOTE_ANY%%LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME%Operations$75,000 – $115,000 / year%BREADCRUMB_JOB_OPENINGS%Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service Representative%BUTTON_APPLY_TO_POSITION%%BUTTON_APPLY_USING_INDEED%%BUTTON_APPLY_USING_LINKED_IN%Role: Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Field Service Representative Location: 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 benefits Role Overview:Seasats is deploying unmanned surface vehicles (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: Specific tasks could include: 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 operations About You: If you’re someone who likes traveling a lot, doing a job well, working with a kickass team, tinkering with technology, being around the ocean, and interacting with new people, this could be a dream job for you. If you have a tendency to get frustrated with technology, smash your keyboard, throw things, or swear loudly and angrily when things go wrong, this job is not for you. If you have serious commitments to a fixed geographic location, this would also be a poor fit. You’ll need to be: 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 clearance 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 PowerPoint We’d love it if you lived in San...