Hydrographic Surveyor – Part-Time

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

📋 Description

• Conduct scheduled remote watches to supervise live hydrographic data collection during international USV missions.

• Oversee sonar functionality, sound velocity profiles, and the health of oceanographic sensors.

• Collaborate with Mission Pilots and the Lead Surveyor to modify survey line plans, regulate vehicle speeds, and resolve coverage gaps.

• Execute data processing, cleaning, and quality assurance checks throughout active survey shifts.

• Identify sensor or data logging issues in real time and relay system status to technical support teams.

• Ensure compliance with Saildrone SOPs, safety protocols, and international hydrographic regulations.

• Deliver documented status reports and facilitate shift handoffs to ensure continuous survey operations.

• Carry out data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, data collection, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a survey professional.

• Knowledge of multibeam systems such as Kongsberg, Norbit, and Teledyne.

• Experience with acquisition software like Seafloor Information Systems (SIS), Norbit DCT, or Qinsy.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including rotating weekends and shift work.

• Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to communication, processes, and projects.

• Proficient in operating a keyboard and other peripheral devices.

• Category A/B Hydrographer Certification is preferred.

• NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer is preferred.

• At least three years of experience processing bathymetric/hydrographic data with Qimera or CARI is preferred.

• Experience with uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations, including remote watch-standing, telemetry monitoring, and real-time troubleshooting is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.

• Comprehensive annual holiday schedule.

• Paid sick leave.

• Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with substantial company contributions for employees and their dependents.

• Equity grants.

• 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options.

• Annual professional development reimbursement program.

• Relocation assistance available for eligible positions.