Hydrographic Data Processor

About Us

Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company creating a paradigm shift in how navies, law enforcement, governments, and commercial organizations obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, Saildrone’s fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) provides long-duration operations measured in months, not days. Saildrone USVs carry sophisticated sensors combined with proprietary AI algorithms to give a full picture of the maritime environment above and below the sea surface, supporting border protection, critical infrastructure security, and hydrographic survey. Saildrone has sailed more than 2,000,000 nautical miles from the High North to the Southern Ocean and spent over 50,000 days at sea in the harshest ocean conditions on the planet.

We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate missions worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services, autonomy, and AI. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering data, intelligence, and firepower for strategic superiority.

The Role

Saildrone is seeking an experienced Hydrographic Data Processor to develop, refine, and execute internal procedures for post-processing single beam and multibeam bathymetric data.

As a Hydrographic Data processor your responsibilities will include hydrographic data analysis, interpretation, and management of bathymetric data acquired from Saildrone vehicles, including single-beam, multi-beam, backscatter, sound velocity profiles, sub-botton profiler, and GPS data. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receive and process survey data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Configure and validate data processing software
• Identify and troubleshoot data inconsistencies and errors
• Maintain and update databases and other data storage systems.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all survey data processing activities.
• Follow established data processing procedures and guidelines
• Provide QA/QC reports of data
• Assist the Lead Hydrographer in the production of final Report of Survey
• Keep up to date on latest IHO data standards and procedures
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Geomatics, or related discipline
• 3 or more years of experience processing Single and Multi-beam bathymetric data
• Familiarity with processing software such as Qimera, CARIS, Fledermaus, FMGT, FMMW, PosPac, ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.
• Experience producing standard hydrographic Report of Survey (ROS) or Abbreviated Report of Survey (AROS) is preferred but not required
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Category A Hydrographer Certification
• NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer
• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer
• Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations
  

Physical Requirements

• Experience using geospatial information systems
• Experience managing data and processing in Cloud-based applications
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects
  

Location: This position is in St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid – onsite 3 days per week minimum).

Benefits:

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Stock Options
• Annual stipend for continued learning and development
• Plenty of snacks in our 3 office locations

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Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.

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