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Saildrone

Technical Operations Engineer

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

As a Technical Operations Engineer at Saildrone, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of autonomous surface vehicles throughout their lifecycle. This includes diagnosing complex technical issues, leading root cause analyses, collaborating with engineering teams, and participating in global deployments. You will also develop documentation and training materials while maintaining operational readiness and safety standards.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Robotics, Software, Aerospace or a related technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting complex embedded systems, robotics, or autonomous hardware in production or field environments.
  • Ability to independently interpret electrical diagrams/schematics and mechanical drawings to execute repairs and modifications.
  • Hands-on experience with serial and network protocols (CAN, RS-485, RS-232, SPI, I2C, and TCP/IP).
  • Comfortable with Linux OS and the ability to write/understand shell scripts for diagnostic tasks; experience with APIs is a plus.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical failures into clear narratives for cross-functional partners and executive leadership.

What you get

  • Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents.
  • Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation.
  • Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options.
  • Investment in Your Growth: Annual professional development reimbursement program.
  • Relocation Support: Assistance for eligible roles.

Worth weighing

  • Up to 30% travel required for global deployments.
  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule.
  • Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 lbs and working in challenging environments.

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Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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