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Saildrone

Fleet Service Technician

Saildrone

. Assemble, service, and prepare autonomous surface vehicles for deployment .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeAbu Dhabi • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assembling, servicing, and deploying autonomous surface vehicles, with strong mechanical and electrical fundamentals. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure mission readiness in demanding field conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical FundamentalsElectrical FundamentalsTeam CoordinationService DocumentationFleetio Work Order Management

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Hard Skills
Vehicle AssemblyElectro-Mechanical TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsSSH InteractionInventory ManagementTechnical ServiceDeployment PlanningMission-Readiness ValidationParts ManagementProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Professional CommunicationTraining and MentoringProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
FleetioCranesForkliftsDiagnostic Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Dinghy Operator QualificationTelehandler/Forklift Operator QualificationU.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Autonomous Surface VehiclesHeavy Industrial EnvironmentField ServiceShipyard OperationsTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assemble, service, and prepare autonomous surface vehicles for deployment
  • Lead day-to-day vehicle assembly and service workflows, focusing on Voyager and cross-training across Surveyor and Explorer platforms
  • Execute domestic and international deployments and repairs
  • Independently lead vehicle haul-outs, launches, and mission-readiness validation
  • Plan and coordinate daily work, assign tasks, and manage resources for technicians and contractors
  • Train and mentor contractors, clients, and junior technicians on assembly and service procedures
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software systems using diagnostic tools and methods
  • Improve assembly and service processes and recommend procedure and vehicle design improvements to Engineering
  • Coordinate site logistics and equipment, request parts, manage cranes and forklifts, and maintain inventory records
  • Record service work in Fleetio, close deployment work orders, and validate work quality and completeness
  • Serve as site lead when a Level 3 technician or lead is not present

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical service role involving mechanical and electrical work in a field, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment
  • Ability to assemble, service, and deploy complex equipment with minimal supervision, including troubleshooting under pressure in demanding field conditions
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fundamentals
  • Experience diagnosing electro-mechanical systems and using SSH to interact with vehicle systems
  • Experience leading daily work, coordinating teams, and validating work performed by contractors and junior technicians
  • Proficiency in service documentation, inventory management, and Fleetio work order management
  • Current qualifications as a dinghy operator and telehandler/forklift operator
  • Professional communication skills and ability to train others, uphold technical standards, and work effectively with clients and colleagues
  • Willingness to travel 50–75% domestically and internationally
  • U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical motions including bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and reaching overhead
  • Proficiency in fine manipulation and gross motor skills
  • Ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator and specialized PPE
  • Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures or weather conditions
  • Visual acuity for inspecting technical assemblies and hearing/speaking capabilities for safe communication
  • Physical balance and coordination to navigate docks, vessels, and uneven surfaces while handling equipment or tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
  • Robust annual holiday schedule
  • Paid sick leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents
  • Equity grants
  • 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options
  • Annual professional development reimbursement program
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles