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Ocean Career: Saildrone Bathymetry Data Manager
ECO Magazine, Florida, New York, United States
Ocean Career: Saildrone Bathymetry Data Manager
22 October 2025 With more than 2 million nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone has earned the trust of governments worldwide. Our unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) deliver continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earth—giving our partners faster awareness, stronger security, and a decisive edge at sea. Our USVs are long-range, extreme-endurance platforms powered by advanced sensors and proprietary AI - they have been designed to operate where no crewed vessel can. They collect critical insights above and below the surface to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection. The Role
Saildrone is seeking an experienced Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) to develop internal processes, procedures, and infrastructure for acquisition, post-processing, and management of bathymetric data. You will be part of a talented, collaborative team at the forefront of exciting new ventures in the uncrewed vehicle space. Responsibilities
As a Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) your responsibilities will include integration and implementation of an end-to-end data management system for bathymetry and associated data acquired by Saildrone’s fleet of autonomous bathymetry vehicles in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Data teams. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the post-processing of collected bathymetry data, including single-beam sonar, multibeam sonar, sound velocity profiles, and GNSS data. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Developing bathymetry survey acquisition and processing requirements for cloud-based solutions for data processing, data management, and data access in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams. Establishing data processing procedures and associated QA/QC standards. Coordinating with Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams to implement new technologies, methods and procedures to improve data quality and usability, in particular, automation. Providing final products and required reports to internal and external customers. Maintaining archives of mission data, products, and associated reports. Assisting in the production of final reports, research papers, and presentations. Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and procedures. Develop KPI’s that define and drive high Customer Satisfaction scores. Manage and coach team members to develop new best practices for remote bathymetry survey. Support Post Mission debrief with Customers to understand areas of continuous improvement. Interface with Mission Managers, Pilot, and Vehicle Technicians regarding drone performance and data quality. Identify and raise issues to improve quality and route mapping. Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, or related discipline 8 or more years of experience processing and managing bathymetric/hydrographic data Familiarity with processing software such as, CARIS, Qimera, Fledermaus, FMGT, FMMW, PosPac, etc. Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Desired Skills and Experience
Category A Hydrographer with significant experience in ocean surveying 10 or more years experience managing and processing bathymetric/hydrographic data Experience in Cloud-based applications Expert in processing software such as, Qimera, CARIS, PosPac, etc. Salary range : $115,100 to $172,200 per year
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22 October 2025 With more than 2 million nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone has earned the trust of governments worldwide. Our unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) deliver continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earth—giving our partners faster awareness, stronger security, and a decisive edge at sea. Our USVs are long-range, extreme-endurance platforms powered by advanced sensors and proprietary AI - they have been designed to operate where no crewed vessel can. They collect critical insights above and below the surface to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection. The Role
Saildrone is seeking an experienced Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) to develop internal processes, procedures, and infrastructure for acquisition, post-processing, and management of bathymetric data. You will be part of a talented, collaborative team at the forefront of exciting new ventures in the uncrewed vehicle space. Responsibilities
As a Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) your responsibilities will include integration and implementation of an end-to-end data management system for bathymetry and associated data acquired by Saildrone’s fleet of autonomous bathymetry vehicles in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Data teams. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the post-processing of collected bathymetry data, including single-beam sonar, multibeam sonar, sound velocity profiles, and GNSS data. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Developing bathymetry survey acquisition and processing requirements for cloud-based solutions for data processing, data management, and data access in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams. Establishing data processing procedures and associated QA/QC standards. Coordinating with Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams to implement new technologies, methods and procedures to improve data quality and usability, in particular, automation. Providing final products and required reports to internal and external customers. Maintaining archives of mission data, products, and associated reports. Assisting in the production of final reports, research papers, and presentations. Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and procedures. Develop KPI’s that define and drive high Customer Satisfaction scores. Manage and coach team members to develop new best practices for remote bathymetry survey. Support Post Mission debrief with Customers to understand areas of continuous improvement. Interface with Mission Managers, Pilot, and Vehicle Technicians regarding drone performance and data quality. Identify and raise issues to improve quality and route mapping. Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, or related discipline 8 or more years of experience processing and managing bathymetric/hydrographic data Familiarity with processing software such as, CARIS, Qimera, Fledermaus, FMGT, FMMW, PosPac, etc. Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Desired Skills and Experience
Category A Hydrographer with significant experience in ocean surveying 10 or more years experience managing and processing bathymetric/hydrographic data Experience in Cloud-based applications Expert in processing software such as, Qimera, CARIS, PosPac, etc. Salary range : $115,100 to $172,200 per year
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