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Saildrone

Mission Manager

Saildrone, Alameda, California, United States, 94501

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About Us

Saildrone is a defense company delivering maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance products to military, homeland security, and commercial customers. Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are extreme-endurance platforms equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI to provide persistent insights above and below the sea surface. Insights that support border security, law enforcement, undersea infrastructure protection, hydrography, and naval power applications. With more than 2,000,000 nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone USVs are trusted by governments across the planet and set the standard for cost-efficient maritime intelligence in the world\'s harshest environments. We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate missions worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services, autonomy, and AI. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering data, intelligence, and firepower for strategic superiority. The Role

Saildrone is seeking qualified Mission Managers to join the team at Saildrone, HQ in Alameda CA. The Saildrone Mission Manager’s primary responsibilities are to plan the operational on-the-water aspects of a diverse set of missions, monitor vehicle performance and health, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders in service to our customers. Mission Managers are positioned at a crucial crossroads in the organization, communicating mission objectives and technical expertise to several stakeholders. Candidates can expect their day-to-day work to be spent on the forefront of industry-leading autonomous vehicle operations worldwide. Responsibilities

Mission Readiness

Assess mission feasibility in partnership with Program Delivery and Sales teams Saildrone POC for local maritime authorities, Coast Guard, Vessel Traffic, and Port captains Manage Reserves and Sanctuaries access permissions and special reporting Assist customers with routing suggestions to optimize mission outcomes Manage customer communications on Saildrone’s mission portal, routing and concept of operations (CONOPS), and connecting technical issues to internal SMEs Participate in regular customer meetings and provide customer training when appropriate Actively develop and refine process documentation integral to Mission Control operations

Fleet Execution

Coordinate with the Fleet Captains across Surveyor, Voyager, and Explorer fleets related to mission readiness, drone allocation, deployments, and recoveries Liaise with Technical Operations teams to ensure mission readiness and support troubleshooting of drone issues on mission Oversee the daily mission drone operations, coordinating with drone operators (pilots) and program managers to ensure consistent operations and customer support Passage planning, regional weather watch, global maritime operations Monitor the health of the drone fleet, and provide updates and feedback to external and internal stakeholders Manage timelines and provide mission status updates regarding on-the-water operations to all relevant parties Communicate daily mission objectives to enable successful piloting and tasking 24/7/365

Cross Functional

Partner with Product team to develop and support roadmapping for continuous improvements to user interfaces Provide feedback to internal teams regarding drone performance and health issues to support quality Partner with R&D teams to develop and execute test plans for new products and features

Required Skills And Experience

Deep understanding of maritime operations, including navigation, COLREGS and safety procedures Experience within Command and Control Center environments Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Able to interact with multiple audiences, including governmental agency leadership, senior executives and engineers Interest and passion for new technology, Maritime Awareness, Ocean Mapping, and Ocean Data

Desired Skills And Experience

Significant time on ships, standing on-bridge watches 5-10 years of experience leading teams in a maritime environment Demonstrated record of success translating and prioritizing mission needs into actionable outcomes Active or prior Security clearance is a plus Experience on sailboats is a plus

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to attend in-person and/or virtual meetings and operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices Travel Requirements: A willingness to travel to conferences to represent Saildrone, and engage with potential customers and data specialists

Location

This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.

All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.

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 Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card Plenty of snacks in our 3 office locations Dog-friendly work environment

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $132,500-$172,200 annually.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Saildrone are considered property of Saildrone and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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