Autonomous Hydrographic Lead Surveyor

Ulysses; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulysses in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Hydrographic Surveyor to own offshore survey campaigns, from planning to deliverables. You will design surveys, run data acquisition on the water, and produce charts and reports that meet client specifications.

This hands-on role requires deep MBES knowledge, AUV experience, and proficiency in Qimera, CARIS, or OIC Cleansweep. You will collaborate with engineering, ops, and commercial teams to advance autonomous hydrography.

Qualifications

• Experience running hydrographic surveys with AUVs offshore.
• Proficient with MBES, sound velocity management, and IHO S-44.
• Proficient in processing suites and delivering client-ready products.
• Strong positioning/geodesy knowledge; GNSS/INS/USBL.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end survey plans and sensor setups.
• Mobilize and run surveys on water and offshore client work.
• Own post-processing pipeline and deliverables.
• Assist with scoping work and bid writing.
• Provide product feedback to improve platform.

Skills

AUV hydrographic surveys

MBES expertise

GNSS/INS/USBL positioning

Data processing (Qimera/CARIS/OIC)

Deliverables (charts/reports)

Field operations & logistics

Python scripting

Tools

Qimera

CARIS HIPS & SIPS

OIC Cleansweep

Job description

Ulysses in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Hydrographic Surveyor to own offshore survey campaigns, from planning to deliverables. You will design surveys, run data acquisition on the water, and produce charts and reports that meet client specifications.

This hands-on role requires deep MBES knowledge, AUV experience, and proficiency in Qimera, CARIS, or OIC Cleansweep. You will collaborate with engineering, ops, and commercial teams to advance autonomous hydrography.