Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) Field Service Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Executing deployments lasting up to two continuous months at Navy bases and various locations worldwide.

• Collaborating with Navy, Coast Guard, and other personnel while relaying essential information to the San Diego team.

• Launching and recovering Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs).

• Remotely overseeing and managing ASVs through a computer or phone during operational missions.

• Communicating bugs and feature requests to the San Diego development team to enhance operational efficiency.

• Utilizing electronic devices and maps to strategize missions, considering weather and other factors.

• Traveling frequently to San Diego to familiarize oneself with new vehicle features and maintenance/operations procedures.

• Fulfilling contracting obligations such as providing daily status updates via Slack, email, or Signal.

• Occasionally conducting nighttime operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Responsible and possesses a good sense of humor.

• Comfortable working in high-pressure situations, instructing others, and responding quickly and decisively to new information.

• Effective in both written and verbal communication across various settings.

• Able to collaborate effectively with others, follow instructions, or work independently as required.

• Enthusiastic about traveling to new locations for extended durations.

• A fast learner who is also a patient troubleshooter.

• Proficient in using laptops, tablets, phones, and other technological devices.

• Capable of managing time effectively, yet comfortable working extended hours and committed to seeing tasks through to completion.

• Skilled in using hand tools and basic mechanical devices such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

• Safety-oriented.

• Resourceful, confident, and competent enough to complete tasks even when initial plans go awry.

• Prepared to engage in strenuous physical activity and operate heavy equipment in varying weather conditions.

• Holds a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and is comfortable driving in unfamiliar areas.

• Able to secure a security clearance.

• Experience on the ocean or around boats is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with operating small boats.

• Experience in driving autonomous boats.

• Previous military service is a plus.

• Experience in working with children or teaching.

• Skilled with RC vehicles and/or video games.

• Knowledge of basic networking, electronics, or software troubleshooting.

• Experience operating a forklift.

• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive insurance options, including a Gold HMO plan with 99% employer coverage or other alternatives.

• 401k matching contributions up to 4% of salary.

• Four complimentary lunches each week.

• An employee activity fund.

• A pet-friendly workplace.

• Unlimited/Flex PTO.