About the role
- Vessel Operations & Maintenance
- Safely pilot single-outboard boats (up to 30 ft) for deployments, test missions, and routine transport
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical and electrical issues
- Oversee fueling, docking, anchoring, and vessel cleaning
- Logistics & Coordination
- Plan and execute transportation of equipment, including hauling trailers, towing vessels, and arranging freight/shipping
- Coordinate with marinas, customs, freight carriers, and service vendors
- Track inventory of spare parts, safety gear, and operational supplies
- Safety & Compliance
- Maintain vessel and personnel logs; conduct safety drills and enforce all USCG regulations
- Ensure all certificates, licenses, and insurance policies are current and filed appropriately
- Cross-Functional Support
- Assist engineering teams with deploying and recovering maritime robotics prototypes
- Provide on-site logistical support during field tests and demonstrations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for outside contractors and port authorities
