Vessel Test Captain

Test Captain:
Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying practical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, and which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity.


Job Summary:
The Test Vessel Captain will execute on the water testing of our innovative marine autonomy systems.  Our culture is dynamic, collaborative and biased towards execution.  You’re passionate about evaluating and demonstrating new technology for the maritime industry.
 

Responsibilities

• Perform systematic field testing for advanced marine autonomy systems.  
• Methodically validate system features and performance on a variety of marine vessels and provide detailed performance and quality data to technical teams.
• Conduct on-the-water demonstrations of marine autonomy system technology to customers, investors and media.
• Provide operational support for safety and system certification testing.
• Share knowledge of marine systems and vessel operations with technology teams for the development of new products.
• Build a culture of marine operational excellence within the operations department.

Requirements and Skills

• 3+ years’ progressive experience in professional maritime positions aboard commercial vessels.
• Current marine 100t tonnage license or greater; experience as a Mate or Captain.
• Proficiency with bridge navigation and communications systems.
• Ability to work with modern graphical user interfaces of common bridge systems and troubleshoot.
• Excellent analytical and program solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.