JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

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.

Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington, DC, and global deployment hubs, Saildrone operates missions worldwide. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defense technology—where data turns into intelligence, and intelligence drives action.

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.
Experience using geospatial information systems

Location: This position is remote and based out of the United States.

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

Compensation depends on where the employee resides.

Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, and relevant experience, among other factors.

Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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