Boat Captain
Core
Command vessels to support marine robot tests and customer missions, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior IC boat captain (marine operations)
Builds
Autonomous surface and subsea robot deployment and recovery operations
Domain
Maritime security + environmental restoration
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
vessel command, confined water handling, navigation, collision avoidance, marine radio communications, emergency procedures, mechanical/electrical fault identification, crew briefing, trip planning
Preferred skills
subsea robot support, San Francisco Bay familiarity, crane/winches/towing/rigging experience, first aid, offshore safety training
Technologies
marine radio, launch hardware, towlines, winches, cranes
Responsibilities
Plan trips with mission teams including operating area and weather limits; command vessel during tests managing traffic and separation from robots; brief crew on deck procedures and emergency actions; coordinate robot launch and recovery with deck team; perform routine checks, servicing, and practical repairs on boats; prepare safety equipment, fuel, and deployment kits; maintain vessel and trip records and report incidents.