USV Operator/Technician

RemoteLeads; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazard pay

Per diem

Lodging provided

Transportation provided

CONUS training

Rotational OCONUS deployments

Job summary

RemoteLeads in the United States is seeking an experienced operator for unmanned maritime systems. You will plan and execute missions, launch and recover USVs, and coordinate with government customers.

The role requires hands-on field maintenance, troubleshooting propulsion and comms, the ability to deploy OCONUS on short notice, and holding an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating or maintaining USVs, ROVs, or unmanned maritime systems.
• Experience with small craft handling and on-water operations.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of field-deployed systems.
• Active SECRET clearance and U.S. person status.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS on short notice with a valid U.S. passport.
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering preferred.
• Military unmanned systems or expeditionary operations experience preferred.
• Experience with Mission Planner, QGroundControl, ArduPilot, MAVLink, SATCOM, or gas/diesel small-craft maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute unmanned maritime operations supporting customer objectives.
• Operate uncrewed surface vessels during launch, recovery, and on-water missions.
• Conduct pre-mission inspections, system configuration, and post-mission maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair propulsion, power, navigation, and communications subsystems in the field.
• Coordinate daily with military and government personnel as the customer liaison.
• Provide operator training and technical advisory support to customer personnel.
• Maintain mission logs, maintenance records, and operational reports.

Skills

USV operation

Field maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

ArduPilot

MAVLink

SATCOM

Job description

Description:

• Plan and execute unmanned maritime operations supporting customer objectives.
• Operate uncrewed surface vessels during launch, recovery, and on-water missions.
• Conduct pre-mission inspections, system configuration, and post-mission maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair propulsion, power, navigation, and communications subsystems in the field.
• Coordinate daily with military and government personnel as the customer liaison.
• Provide operator training and technical advisory support to customer personnel.
• Maintain mission logs, maintenance records, and operational reports.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience operating or maintaining USVs, ROVs, or comparable unmanned maritime systems.
• Experience with small craft handling and on-water operations.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience with marine or field-deployed systems.
• Active SECRET clearance and U.S. person status.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS on short notice with a valid U.S. passport.
• Ability to work extended schedules in austere environments and perform lifting, boat operations, and sustained outdoor work.
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field preferred.
• Military unmanned systems, small boat, or expeditionary operations experience preferred.
• Experience with Mission Planner, QGroundControl, ArduPilot, MAVLink, SATCOM, or gas/diesel small-craft maintenance preferred.
• Prior OCONUS deployment experience preferred.

Benefits:

• $500–$800 per day, commensurate with experience.
• Hazard pay, per diem, lodging, and transportation provided.
• CONUS training followed by rotational OCONUS deployments typically lasting 30–90 days.
• Flexible schedule between taskings.
• Part-time position; not eligible for health benefits.