Hydrographic Surveyor

Please note: a reasonable estimate of the current range is _**_$90,000 to $130,000 AUD (not USD) _**_annually.**About Us**

Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas—from sailing into the eye of a category 4 hurricane to obtain new data about how storms intensify, collecting new CO2 data in hard-to-reach areas, and counting fish biomass to inform sustainable fishery management, to mapping the ocean floor and reducing illegal fishing and drug trafficking. As a result of our work, we have been included on TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2024, Fast Company’s list of the "World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022," and earned the Ocean Awards’ Innovation Award, presented by the Blue Marine Foundation. Saildrone's hurricane mission was included as one of The New York Times' "Top 21 Things that happened (for the first time) in 2021" and Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations of 2021," and entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the "highest windspeed recorded by a USV."

We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate our missions worldwide. Saildrone is backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.

This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team that delivers high impact for humanity and future generations.

**The Role**

Saildrone is seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor responsible for supporting the collection of hydrographic and bathymetric data utilising autonomous, uncrewed survey vehicles. In this role, you will participate in the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of bathymetric survey equipment to collect marine survey data.

**Responsibilities**

The Hydrographer will perform duties to include data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, data acquisition, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion
- Assist the Lead Surveyor with project reporting tasks as needed
- Stand watches monitoring a range of sonars/sensors on a global fleet of Saildrone vehicles operating internationally, plan routes, and communicate with drone pilots and mission Lead Surveyor to meet survey objectives and standards
- Watch standing may entail irregular hours, rotating weekends, and/or shift work
- Communicate with the appropriate Saildrone personnel regarding the status of the survey, update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, to ensure schedules are maintained.
- Ensure all established field procedures are followed and that they uphold Saildrone’s standards of data collection
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry standards, and local regulations, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of the company’s processes and procedures

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing or related discipline
- 3 or more years experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a survey professional
- Familiarity with Kongsberg and Norbit multibeam systems, and acquisition software such as HYPACK, Qinsy, Norbit DCT, etc
- Experienced problem solver unafraid of learning new skills and technologies.

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- FIG/IHO/ICA Category A/B Hydrographer Certification
- Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations

**Physical Requirements**
- Work is performed on a computer and requires the ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.
- Working hours may vary from project to project, including occasional weekend and overnight work

**Benefits**:

- Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
- Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
- Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan

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