Vehicle Assembly and Service Technician

The role

You will lead assembly and service workflows for the Saildrone vehicle fleet. You will perform technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in field environments and travel globally to deploy, recover, and repair vehicles.

What you will do

• Lead assembly and service workflows for the Saildrone vehicle fleet
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in field environments
• Travel domestically and internationally for deployment, recovery, and repair
• Train contractors, clients, and third parties on technical procedures
• Act as a brand ambassador during client and internal interactions
• Provide feedback on workflows, assembly procedures, and vehicle designs

Required qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in a technical service role in a field, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment
• Experience applying electrical and mechanical skills
• Ability to follow service instructions/diagrams
• Ability to use tools ranging from basic hand tools to heavy equipment and rigging
• Ability to lead and work in teams
• Ability to simplify technical concepts to teach and coach end-users
• Strong organizational habits
• U.S. Person Status
• Eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
• Willingness to support 50% - 75% domestic and international travel
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical motions including bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and reaching overhead
• Proficiency in fine manipulation and gross motor skills

Nice to have

• Prior experience planning, leading, and performing technically complex operations for a global OEM
• Experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment or an advanced serviceability / manufacturability of design role
• Ability to develop technical repair content
• Ability to systematically isolate, diagnose, and repair issues on electro-mechanical systems in a marine environment
• Personal or professional experience on or near water, including familiarity with rigging, mooring, and basic boat handling principles
• Experience with heavy equipment loading, shipping preparation, offloading, and relocation
• Proficiency in driving forklifts, lifting machines, and crane operation
• Experience driving 30+ ft twin-engine powerboats with vehicles in tow and general experience at sea

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Annual holiday schedule
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Equity grants
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Annual professional development reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles

Before you apply

• U.S. Person Status required
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance

About the company

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The company maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world.