Remote UxS Pilot & Systems Operator

Jobtailor; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a UxS Operator to supervise semi-autonomous vessel operations from a Remote Operating Center or on board. You will oversee navigation safety, telemetry stability, and data acquisition, while coordinating with a watch supervisor to troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, ensuring proper COLREGs implementation, and supporting missions that require 30+ days at sea with interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with USVs, UUVs or underwater gliders is desired.
• Ability to lift >45 lb, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Yearly travel 50% or more.
• Experience with maritime telemetry systems and RF communications.

Responsibilities

• Stand pilot watches and maintain safety of the public and vessel during semi-autonomous operations.
• Manage 8–12 hour watches from Remote Operating Center or host vessel.
• Ensure safe navigation and situational awareness of the vehicle.
• Monitor telemetry, data acquisition and system stability; troubleshoot issues.
• Record keeping during watches and diagnostic scenarios.

Skills

Naval operations

Seamanship

COLREGs knowledge

Telemetry systems

GNSS/INS

USVs/UUVs experience

Data acquisition

Sensor platforms

Education

Marine Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Satellite communication

AIS/ECIDIS/LiDAR/RADAR

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a UxS Operator to supervise semi-autonomous vessel operations from a Remote Operating Center or on board. You will oversee navigation safety, telemetry stability, and data acquisition, while coordinating with a watch supervisor to troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, ensuring proper COLREGs implementation, and supporting missions that require 30+ days at sea with interagency collaboration.