Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician - Tech Lead - Middle East

The role

You will lead Fleet Services operations for an assigned program or site. You will manage fleet readiness, service execution, technical standards, and the management of high-value assets.

What you will do

• Lead Fleet Services operations across the assigned program or site.
• Plan fleet maintenance and resources with Fleet Management.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise and develop technicians through guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Manage contractors and vendors.
• Provide remote technical leadership to field teams.
• Manage equipment, procurement, and inventory.
• Maintain operational documentation and accountability.

Required qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in technical integration, field engineering, service execution, or project management involving complex deployed systems.
• Extensive experience leading technical field operations, managing service activities, and holding teams accountable for performance and safety.
• Deep technical proficiency across Saildrone’s Explorer, Voyager, and Surveyor platforms.
• Expert-level proficiency in developing technical SOPs and managing work orders in Fleetio.
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment procurement, large-scale inventories, and international inventory controls.
• Strong operational judgment.
• Proven ability to identify systemic improvements and mentor technicians.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and provide remote on-call support as required.
• U.S. Person status.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to travel to remote and austere environments to conduct site audits and lead complex deployments.
• Ability to perform or oversee physical operations in extreme weather conditions and confined spaces.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status required.
• Must be eligible to obtain 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.