
Field & fleet operations · Autonomous vehicle / drone operations
Saildrone
Saildrone builds autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for maritime defense and ocean data, and hires USV pilots in Alameda, California who remotely supervise and steer its fleet at sea. Openings are collected from its current hiring board; location, employment terms and pay depend on the individual requisition.
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Updated 1 hr agoUSV Pilot (opens the job details)
Alameda, California, United States· 8mo agoDetails
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Is Saildrone legit?
Employer career board verified live on October 21, 2026 (41 open roles at check). Pay: See individual openings.
Actively listing 1 open role today
1 open role on Saildrone, independently checked 2026-10-22.
Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings.
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On-site in Alameda, CA, United States.
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What Saildrone pays
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Is Saildrone legit?
Employer career board verified live on October 21, 2026 (41 open roles at check).
Does Saildrone pay?
Yes. Employer career board verified live on October 21, 2026 (41 open roles at check). Payouts: Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings.
How much does Saildrone pay?
See individual openings. No company-wide pay range inferred. Published job-specific compensation appears on each opening.
Is Saildrone worth it?
Pay at Saildrone: See individual openings. It suits people in its operating cities who can work scheduled shifts and hold any license or certificate the role asks for. Worth knowing: No independent worker rating verified.
How does Saildrone pay out?
Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings.
Where is Saildrone open to workers?
On-site in Alameda, CA, United States.
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