Bathymetry Data Manager

Saildrone - Hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL

Telecommunications

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 5 or more years' experience processing and managing bathymetric/hydrographic data
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, or related discipline
• Familiarity with processing software such as, Qimera, CARIS, Fledermaus, FMGT, FMMW, PosPac, etc.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detailed/organized.

Nice-to-haves

• Category A Hydrographer Certification
• 10 or more years experience managing and processing bathymetric/hydrographic data
• Experience in Cloud-based applications
• Expert in processing software such as, Qimera, CARIS, PosPac, etc.
• Experience using geospatial information systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
• Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan