Field Operations Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multiple Field Test Engineers
• Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of USV in the field
• Cook up test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
• Author detailed daily operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal, and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate USV platforms and new capabilities pre-deployment and during sea trials
• Contribute to next-generation designs and features, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rollouts
• Lead local USV operations in New Bedford, MA including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week
• Lead day-to-day operations for multiple USV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary remote engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts
• Generate user documentation for all aspects of USV operations, including USV user guide, mission planning guide, etc.
• Contribute to next generations design and facilitate testing of new technology
• Available for rotational "on call" response to failures after business hours & weekends

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience ideally operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment or merchant mariner
• USCG MMC Credentials (prefer active credentials)
• 100TN Captain, Marine Engineer Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Ability to work in austere maritime environments