Technical Operations Engineer

About Saildrone: As a Technical Operations Engineer at Saildrone, you’ll ensure our autonomous vehicles operate reliably in some of the world’s most challenging marine environments. This role combines technical expertise with operational excellence to maintain our global fleet and support mission-critical deployments for clients including NOAA, Meta, and NATO. You’ll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and field operations to maximize vehicle uptime and data quality.\n\nResponsibilities:\n Design, implement, and maintain our global vehicle tracking and monitoring systems\n Oversee fleet maintenance schedules and coordinate with technical teams for repairs\n Develop automation tools to streamline operations and reduce manual work\n Collaborate with field teams to resolve vehicle issues in real-time\n Manage data pipelines for mission-critical ocean data\n Optimize vehicle routes and schedules for efficiency\n Document operational procedures and knowledge base\n\nRequirements:\n 5+ years of experience in operations or systems engineering\n Strong technical skills with cloud platforms and monitoring tools\n Experience with IoT systems and remote device management\n Background in automation and scripting (Python, Bash)\n Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability\n Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments\n Experience with marine or autonomous systems is a plus\n\nWhat We Offer:\n Opportunity to work with cutting-edge autonomous technology\n Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits\n Fast-paced environment with significant impact\n Collaborative team with diverse operational expertise\n* Travel to support field operations\n\nJoin our operations team and help keep our fleet running smoothly while enabling critical ocean data collection!