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California, United States
Hybrid
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
Saildrone is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager, Perception to join our Robotics Software Org. Reporting directly to the Director, Robotics Software, you will play a critical role in architecting, implementing, and productionizing our next-gen perception software to our drone fleet. We are looking for a technical leader who creates clarity from ambiguity and has a proven track record of independently driving execution in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will balance strategic people management with deep technical ownership, staying hands-on with architecture and code while steering a world-class team of autonomy engineers.
The Perception Engineering Team is responsible for designing and deploying advanced sensing and perception capabilities that power Saildrone's autonomous operations. We are focused on delivering robust and scalable solutions for global maritime domain awareness to safeguard our uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and provide mission-critical data in a national security and defense environment. Our team processes petabytes of unique, multi-modal ocean data collected across millions of nautical miles, solving the complex visual challenges of tracking targets amidst massive wave clutter, severe vehicle motion, and changing atmospheric conditions.
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At Saildrone, we’re building operational capability that matters—and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term. We invest in our team’s well-being, financial security, and professional growth so you can focus on delivering real-world impact with confidence and stability. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.