Autonomous USV Field Operator

Teal Drones; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Bonus potential

Job summary

BlueOps, a Red Cat company, seeks a hands-on Support Vessel Operator in Fort Pierce, FL to support field testing, validation, and continuous improvement of unmanned surface vessels.

You will operate small craft, assist with on-water testing, collect data, troubleshoot hardware and software, and collaborate with Engineering and Marine Operations to ensure safety and reliability in real-world conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a marine environment.
• Hands-on experience operating USVs and small support craft.
• Strong technical troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical and software systems.
• Familiarity with navigation systems including GPS, AIS, radar.
• Ability to work independently and document field results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-water testing of USVs at Fort Pierce and designated sites.
• Troubleshoot field equipment and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Collect and analyze field data; maintain test logs and reports.
• Prepare vessels and gear; perform pre-deploy inspections.
• Uphold safety and environmental procedures on water.

Skills

USV operation

Small craft ops

Field testing

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Autonomous systems

Tools

GPS

AIS

Radar

Cameras

Job description

BlueOps, a Red Cat company, seeks a hands-on Support Vessel Operator in Fort Pierce, FL to support field testing, validation, and continuous improvement of unmanned surface vessels.

You will operate small craft, assist with on-water testing, collect data, troubleshoot hardware and software, and collaborate with Engineering and Marine Operations to ensure safety and reliability in real-world conditions.