The Autonomous Vessel Test Manager will oversee testing of marine autonomy systems, analyze performance data, maintain documentation, and support safety testing.
Autonomous Vessel Test Manager
Sea Machines Robotics is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying practical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity.
Job Summary:
The Autonomous Vessel Test Manager will conduct remote testing and oversee all on the water testing of our innovative marine autonomy systems. Our culture is dynamic, collaborative and biased towards execution. You’re passionate about evaluating and demonstrating new technology for the maritime industry.
Responsibilities
Benefits:
Sea Machines Robotics is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying practical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity.
Job Summary:
The Autonomous Vessel Test Manager will conduct remote testing and oversee all on the water testing of our innovative marine autonomy systems. Our culture is dynamic, collaborative and biased towards execution. You’re passionate about evaluating and demonstrating new technology for the maritime industry.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and manage systematic field-testing program of all advanced marine autonomous systems.
- Methodically validate system features and performance on a variety of marine vessels and simulators to provide detailed performance and quality data to technical teams.
- Analyze large sets of test and operational data to identify performance trends.
- Maintain thorough and well-structured documentation of test procedures and results ensuring traceability.
- Conduct on-the-water and remote demonstrations of marine autonomy system technologies to customers, investors and media.
- Provide operational support for safety and system certification testing.
- Share knowledge of marine systems and vessel operations with technology teams for the development of new products and features.
- Build a culture of marine operational excellence within the operations department.
- 3+ years’ progressive experience in professional maritime positions aboard commercial vessels.
- Current marine 100t tonnage license or greater; experience as a Mate or Captain.
- Proficiency with bridge navigation and communications systems.
- Ability to work with modern graphical user interfaces of common bridge systems and troubleshoot.
- Excellent analytical and program solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Top Skills
Bridge Navigation And Communications Systems
Graphical User Interfaces
Marine Autonomy Systems
Sea Machines Robotics Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
256 Marginal St, Boston, MA, United States, 02128
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