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Saildrone · 4 months ago

Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician

Saildrone is a company that operates unmanned surface vehicles delivering real-time intelligence for maritime operations. The Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician will be responsible for constructing and servicing these vehicles, leading teams, and ensuring high operational uptime while collaborating with various teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDronesManufacturingMarine Technology
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Responsibilities

Lead the assembly and service workflows for Saildrone’s vehicle fleet, ensuring that our drones are fully mission capable and able to maintain exceptionally high uptime
Travel domestically and internationally to deploy and repair Saildrone vehicles
Train contractors, clients, and other third-parties on how to assemble and service Saildrone vehicles
Provide input on how to improve in-field assembly and service procedures as well as vehicle designs

Qualification

Mechanical skillsElectrical skillsTechnical service experienceCustomer serviceProcess improvementTeam leadershipTeaching skillsSafety standardsRigging knowledgeForklift operationBoat handlingOrganizational skills

Required

Desire and ability to provide industry-defining customer service for both external customers and Saildrone colleagues
Ability to simplify technical concepts and product knowledge to teach and coach end-users on vehicle assembly and service
5 or more years of experience executing operations involving the application of fundamentally sound electrical and mechanical skills while performing a technical service role in a field, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment, following service instructions/diagrams, using tools ranging from basic hand tools to heavy equipment and rigging
Ability to lead and work in teams, to include third-party contractors, to execute operational plans and deliver on contractual obligations
Maintain appropriate records and inventories. Possess organizational habits and a willingness to define, follow, and improve safety, process, and work standards
Willingness to support 80% travel, domestically and internationally. U.S. Person status and eligibility for U.S. Department of Defense security clearance is required for this role
Able to work on your feet and at heights
Able to lift and carry 50lbs

Preferred

Prior experience planning, leading, and performing technically complex operations in the field for a global OEM servicing the automotive, aerospace, shipyard, offshore oil and gas, heavy civil/mining, renewable energy, or telecommunications industries
Prior experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment or an advanced serviceability/manufacturability of design role. Able to develop/create technical repair content to support global standardization and service documentation for safety, quality, and repeatability
Possess the ability to systematically isolate, diagnose, and repair issues on electro-mechanical systems in a marine environment
Personal or professional experience on or near water; familiar with rigging, mooring, and basic boat handling principles
Heavy equipment loading, shipping preparation, offloading, and relocation
Driving forklifts, lifting machines, and crane operation
Experience Driving 30+ ft twin-engine powerboat(s) with vehicles in tow, experience at sea

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
Travel Assistance Program

Company

Saildrone

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Saildrone is a maritime company that enables navies, governments, and organizations to obtain data required to monitor the maritime domain.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$299.5M
Key Investors
Lockheed MartinExport and Investment FundBond
2025-10-29Corporate Round· $50M
2025-05-13Series C· $60M
2021-10-18Series C· $100M

Leadership Team

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Richard Jenkins
Founder & CEO
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Barak Ben-Gal
CFO
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