Composite Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Saildrone is a defense company delivering maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance products to military, homeland security, and commercial customers. Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are extreme-endurance platforms equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI to provide persistent insights above and below the sea surface. Insights that support border security, law enforcement, undersea infrastructure protection, hydrography, and naval power applications. With more than 2,000,000 nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone USVs are trusted by governments across the planet and set the standard for cost-efficient maritime intelligence in the world's harshest environments.

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

Working as part of our Production and R&D team, you will use your demonstrated skills and experience in Composites manufacturing processes to make parts and build uncrewed surface vehicles. You will join the team working from our well-equipped facilities in Alameda, California. Willingness to travel within the US and abroad occasionally is welcomed but not required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Pre-Preg, Infusion, Wet / Vacuum Bag Lamination Techniques.
• Competence in mixing and use of Epoxy resins, fairing compounds, and industry-standard paints.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to work comfortably alone or in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Have a minimum 1+ years of relevant working experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Physical Requirements

Location : This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.

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.

Benefits :

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,900 - $87,100 annually.

Catch up on the latest news about us :

Danish Military Using Robotic Sailboats for Surveillance in Baltic and North Seas – AP

USVs Guarding the Global Backbone – Inside Unmanned Systems

NATO Testing Baltic Sea Drones to Track Russian Warships, Freighters – Defense News

US Navy Saildrones On – SIGNAL Magazine

The British Engineer Behind the US Navy’s High-tech Ocean Drones – The Times of London

Counter-drug Sea Drones Utilized by Navy as Trump Ramps Up Military Resources at the Border – Fox News

Saildrone, Palantir Partner to Use AI to Streamline USV Manufacturing, Operations – Breaking Defense

An Underwater Mountain was Newly Discovered off California Coast – San Francisco Chronicle

TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2024 :
Saildrone

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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Any unsolicited resumes / candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Saildrone are considered property of Saildrone and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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