Vessel Operations & Autonomous Systems Lead

Sea Machines Robotics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sea Machines Robotics is seeking a hands-on Vessel Operator to support operation, testing, and deployment of autonomous vessels. This role blends seamanship with cutting-edge marine technology, requiring comfort operating vessels manually while assisting autonomous system testing.

You will work with engineering, field operations and customers to ensure safe, efficient vessel operations on and off the water. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Holder of USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and ability to operate vessels safely.
• Minimum 3+ years operating commercial or government vessels.
• Strong knowledge of navigation, seamanship, COLREGS and marine safety.
• Experience with varying weather and sea conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and obtain passport.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vessels during testing, demonstrations and training.
• Conduct pre-departure inspections and ensure readiness.
• Monitor systems, propulsion, navigation and autonomous controls.
• Assist engineers with integration, commissioning, validation.
• Record test data and document issues.
• Coordinate with regulators, marinas, ports and support vessels.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support operations.

Skills

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential

Vessel operation experience

Navigation

COLREGS

Marine safety

Test and troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel readiness

Job description

Sea Machines Robotics is seeking a hands-on Vessel Operator to support operation, testing, and deployment of autonomous vessels. This role blends seamanship with cutting-edge marine technology, requiring comfort operating vessels manually while assisting autonomous system testing.

You will work with engineering, field operations and customers to ensure safe, efficient vessel operations on and off the water. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.