USV Operator — Deployment Rotations & Field Ops

Fathom Robotics; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazard pay

Per diem

Lodging

Transportation

Job summary

Fathom Robotics is hiring USV Operators / Technicians to support unmanned maritime operations for government and commercial programs. You will plan, execute, and operate USVs, perform pre- and post-mission checks, and troubleshoot subsystems in the field.

Deployment-based positions run 30–90 days, CONUS pre-deployment training, and OCONUS rotations. Requires active SECRET clearance and US person status; part‑time rotation with lodging and per diem benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating or maintaining USVs, ROVs, or comparable unmanned maritime systems.
• Small craft handling and on-water operations experience.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on marine or field-deployed systems.
• Able to deploy OCONUS on short notice; valid U.S. passport.
• Comfortable operating in austere environments on extended field schedules.
• Physically able to perform boat operations and outdoor work.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• US person status required (defense program context).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute unmanned maritime operations to meet customer objectives.
• Operate USVs during live operations, including launch, recovery, and on-water control.
• Perform pre-mission checks, system configuration, and post-mission maintenance.
• Troubleshoot propulsion, power, navigation, and communications subsystems in the field.
• Serve as customer liaison during operations, coordinating with military/government personnel.
• Deliver operator training and technical advisory support to customer personnel.
• Maintain mission logs, maintenance records, and operational reporting.

Skills

Operational USVs/ROVs

Small craft handling

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

OCONUS deployment readiness

Austere environment work

Physical stamina for field ops

Active SECRET clearance

US person status

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Military unmanned systems / ops background

OCONUS deployment experience

Tools

Ground control station experience

ArduPilot/MAVLink experience

SATCOM setup and troubleshooting

Job description

Fathom Robotics is hiring USV Operators / Technicians to support unmanned maritime operations for government and commercial programs. You will plan, execute, and operate USVs, perform pre- and post-mission checks, and troubleshoot subsystems in the field.

Deployment-based positions run 30–90 days, CONUS pre-deployment training, and OCONUS rotations. Requires active SECRET clearance and US person status; part‑time rotation with lodging and per diem benefits where applicable.