Vehicle Assembly and Service Technician
Saildrone · Alameda, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Saildrone's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
- high 26 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.
About this role
The Vehicle Assembly and Service Technician at Saildrone will lead assembly and service operations for unmanned surface vehicles, ensuring they are mission-capable. This role involves hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in challenging environments, as well as training and mentoring team members and clients. The technician will also travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle deployment and recovery.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.
What you need
- 5 or more years of experience in a technical service role in a field, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment
- Ability to lead and work in teams, including third-party contractors
- Strong organizational habits and a willingness to define and improve safety and work standards
- U.S. Person Status and eligibility for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
- Willingness to support 50% - 75% domestic and international travel
- Desire and ability to provide industry-defining customer service
Nice to have
- Prior experience in planning and leading technically complex operations for a global OEM
- Experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Ability to systematically diagnose and repair issues on electro-mechanical systems in a marine environment
- Personal or professional experience on or near water
- Experience with heavy equipment loading and shipping preparation
What you get
- Generous Time Off including competitive PTO and paid sick leave
- Comprehensive Health Coverage with significant company contributions
- Equity grants as part of compensation
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual professional development reimbursement program
- Relocation assistance for eligible roles
Worth weighing
- Travel requirements are significant, 50-75% of the time
- Role involves working in extreme conditions and physically demanding environments
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Base salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on skills and experience
Summarised from Saildrone's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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