Saildrone Jobs Hiring Now
Saildrone is hiring for 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and accounting, with listed salaries up to about $330,000. Migrate Mate updates Saildrone's live openings daily. Saildrone is an ocean data and autonomous surface vehicle company that develops unmanned maritime systems for scientific research, defense, and environmental monitoring.
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Saildrone hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 10
- Top team
- Engineering (Non-Software)
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 10% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Alameda
- Salary range
- $90,000–$330,000
Listed salaries for Saildrone roles on Migrate Mate range from about $90,000 to $330,000 per year across 10 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. One role lists an hourly contract rate.
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THE COMPANY
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone's manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
THE POSITION
Saildrone is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join our Fleet Operations Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Operations Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and readiness of Saildrone's autonomous surface vehicles across their full lifecycle; from research and development, production, through global deployments, in all operating environments. We are looking for a systems-minded engineer who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from problem to root cause, and translates real-world vehicle performance into actionable engineering and operational improvements.
THE TEAM
The Technical Operations team provides first line remote technical support to ensure Saildrone's autonomous systems perform reliably in the world's most demanding maritime environments. We partner with Engineering, Production, and Operations to bridge design and deployment, accelerate product iteration, and deliver resilient systems that support national security, maritime intelligence, and science exploration missions.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advanced Diagnostics: Resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues using Linux command-line tools, telemetry, and shell scripting to ensure mission success.
- System Ownership: Own technical outcomes for assigned vehicles, including reliability, performance (SLIs/SLOs), and operational readiness.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead deep-dive RCA for field failures; order causes by likelihood using imperfect datasets and drive corrective actions across design, process, and tooling.
- Embedded Collaboration: Embed with Engineering design teams to provide feedback on system architecture and help evaluate solutions via system integration testing.
- Global Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 30% travel) to lead vehicle preparation, troubleshooting, and mission execution, including the oversight of third-party contractors.
- Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations to provide real-time troubleshooting for high-priority autonomous fleet incidents.
- Documentation & Training: Develop clear work instructions, process standards, and technical training to bridge the gap from prototype to scalable operation.
- Operational Maintenance: Maintain appropriate records and inventories while following and improving strict safety and work standards.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Robotics, Software, Aerospace or a related technical discipline.
- 2+ years of experience supporting complex embedded systems, robotics, or autonomous hardware in production or field environments.
- Ability to independently interpret electrical diagrams/schematics and mechanical drawings to execute repairs and modifications.
- Hands-on experience with serial and network protocols (CAN, RS-485, RS-232, SPI, I2C, and TCP/IP).
- Comfortable with Linux OS and the ability to write/understand shell scripts for diagnostic tasks; experience with APIs is a plus.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical failures into clear narratives for cross-functional partners and executive leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Strength & Agility: Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. and maintain physical activity (bending, kneeling, standing) throughout a full shift.
- Manual Precision: High manual dexterity and visual acuity for the safe operation of power tools and precision assembly and repairs.
- Environmental Adaptability: Comfortable working in challenging settings, including confined spaces, heights, and working outdoors in variable weather conditions including high heat, cold, and wind.
- Safety & PPE: Ability to work around industrial materials while strictly adhering to PPE requirements, including respirators and eye/ear protection as needed.
- Travel: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, which includes renting and operating motor vehicles.
- Schedule: Must be able to participate in the 24/7 on call rotation schedule.
To view Saildrone's candidate privacy policy, please visit: https://www.saildrone.com/privacy.
BENEFITS
At Saildrone, we're building operational capability that matters—and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term. We invest in our team's well-being, financial security, and professional growth so you can focus on delivering real-world impact with confidence and stability. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
- Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents—providing security and peace of mind.
- Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
- Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
- Investment in Your Growth: We support your continuous learning through an annual professional development reimbursement program, empowering you to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
- Relocation Support: For eligible roles, we offer relocation assistance to help bring the world's best talent to our mission-critical locations.
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.
THE COMPANY
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone's manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
THE POSITION
Saildrone is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join our Fleet Operations Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Operations Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and readiness of Saildrone's autonomous surface vehicles across their full lifecycle; from research and development, production, through global deployments, in all operating environments. We are looking for a systems-minded engineer who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from problem to root cause, and translates real-world vehicle performance into actionable engineering and operational improvements.
THE TEAM
The Technical Operations team provides first line remote technical support to ensure Saildrone's autonomous systems perform reliably in the world's most demanding maritime environments. We partner with Engineering, Production, and Operations to bridge design and deployment, accelerate product iteration, and deliver resilient systems that support national security, maritime intelligence, and science exploration missions.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advanced Diagnostics: Resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues using Linux command-line tools, telemetry, and shell scripting to ensure mission success.
- System Ownership: Own technical outcomes for assigned vehicles, including reliability, performance (SLIs/SLOs), and operational readiness.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead deep-dive RCA for field failures; order causes by likelihood using imperfect datasets and drive corrective actions across design, process, and tooling.
- Embedded Collaboration: Embed with Engineering design teams to provide feedback on system architecture and help evaluate solutions via system integration testing.
- Global Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 30% travel) to lead vehicle preparation, troubleshooting, and mission execution, including the oversight of third-party contractors.
- Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations to provide real-time troubleshooting for high-priority autonomous fleet incidents.
- Documentation & Training: Develop clear work instructions, process standards, and technical training to bridge the gap from prototype to scalable operation.
- Operational Maintenance: Maintain appropriate records and inventories while following and improving strict safety and work standards.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Robotics, Software, Aerospace or a related technical discipline.
- 2+ years of experience supporting complex embedded systems, robotics, or autonomous hardware in production or field environments.
- Ability to independently interpret electrical diagrams/schematics and mechanical drawings to execute repairs and modifications.
- Hands-on experience with serial and network protocols (CAN, RS-485, RS-232, SPI, I2C, and TCP/IP).
- Comfortable with Linux OS and the ability to write/understand shell scripts for diagnostic tasks; experience with APIs is a plus.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical failures into clear narratives for cross-functional partners and executive leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Strength & Agility: Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. and maintain physical activity (bending, kneeling, standing) throughout a full shift.
- Manual Precision: High manual dexterity and visual acuity for the safe operation of power tools and precision assembly and repairs.
- Environmental Adaptability: Comfortable working in challenging settings, including confined spaces, heights, and working outdoors in variable weather conditions including high heat, cold, and wind.
- Safety & PPE: Ability to work around industrial materials while strictly adhering to PPE requirements, including respirators and eye/ear protection as needed.
- Travel: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, which includes renting and operating motor vehicles.
- Schedule: Must be able to participate in the 24/7 on call rotation schedule.
To view Saildrone's candidate privacy policy, please visit: https://www.saildrone.com/privacy.
BENEFITS
At Saildrone, we're building operational capability that matters—and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term. We invest in our team's well-being, financial security, and professional growth so you can focus on delivering real-world impact with confidence and stability. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
- Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents—providing security and peace of mind.
- Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
- Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
- Investment in Your Growth: We support your continuous learning through an annual professional development reimbursement program, empowering you to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
- Relocation Support: For eligible roles, we offer relocation assistance to help bring the world's best talent to our mission-critical locations.
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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Working at Saildrone
Saildrone's 10 open roles are manager level or above, and about 10% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), accounting, and logistics & fleet management. Saildrone designs and operates autonomous surface vehicles used to collect ocean and atmospheric data for government agencies, research institutions, and defense customers. Open roles span mechanical and software engineering, machine learning, technical operations, manufacturing, and finance, reflecting a company that builds both the hardware and the software systems that run its fleet. Most Saildrone roles are based in Alameda and San Francisco.
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How many jobs is Saildrone hiring for right now?
Saildrone is hiring for 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and accounting. Roles range from software engineering and machine learning to mechanical engineering, manufacturing leadership, and finance, reflecting active hiring across both technical and operational functions.
What kinds of roles does Saildrone hire for?
The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), accounting, and logistics & fleet management. Saildrone hires across software engineering, mechanical engineering, machine learning, technical and IT operations, manufacturing, and finance and cost accounting. The sample of open positions includes individual contributor and director-level roles, and most postings are manager level or above. Both engineering and business operations functions are actively represented.
Are Saildrone jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 10% of Saildrone's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Alameda. Each Saildrone listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Saildrone?
Find a Saildrone role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Saildrone's own careers page to submit your application. Saildrone manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers. Migrate Mate keeps Saildrone's openings current so you can check back as new roles are posted.
What do Saildrone jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Saildrone roles on Migrate Mate range from about $90,000 to $330,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. One role lists an hourly contract rate. Exact pay is set by Saildrone and shown on each listing.
Does Saildrone hire entry-level?
Most of Saildrone's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Saildrone listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Saildrone hiring?
Most Saildrone roles are based in Alameda and San Francisco, and about 10% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.