Bathymetry Data Manager Saint Petersburg, FL

Bathymetry Data Manager job nt Petersburg, FL.

At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel.

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.

Saildrone is seeking an experienced Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) to manage internal processes, procedures, and infrastructure for acquisition, post‑processing, and management of bathymetric data. You will be part of a talented, collaborative team at the forefront of exciting new ventures in the uncrewed vehicle space.

As a Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) your responsibilities will include integration and implementation of an end‑to‑end data management system for bathymetry and associated data acquired by Saildrone’s fleet of autonomous bathymetry vehicles in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Data teams. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the post‑processing of collected bathymetry data, including single‑beam sonar, multibeam sonar, sound velocity profiles, and GNSS data.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and managing bathymetry survey acquisition and processing requirements for cloud‑based solutions for data processing, data management, and data access in collaboration with the Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams.
• Establishing data processing procedures and associated QA/QC standards.
• Coordinating with Saildrone Software and Infrastructure teams to implement new technologies, methods and procedures to improve data quality and usability, in particular, automation.
• Providing final products and required reports to internal and external customers.
• Maintaining archives of mission data, products, and associated reports.
• Assisting in the production of final reports, research papers, and presentations.
• Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and procedures.
• Develop KPI’s that define and drive high Customer Satisfaction scores.
• Manage and coach team members to develop new best practices for remote bathymetry survey.
• Support Post Mission debrief with Customers to understand areas of continuous improvement.

• 5 or more years’ experience processing and managing bathymetric/hydrographic…