# Fleet Manager at Saildrone

- Company: Saildrone
- What the company does: Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://saildrone.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Alameda, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://www.saildrone.com/careers/available-jobs?gh_jid=4468397009&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-fleet-manager/

## About the role

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, an established European entity supporting regional business development, sales, and operations, and a deployment hub in 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- 10+ years of operational experience executing and leading complex tasks related to shipyards, boatyards, marinas, or marine towing and repairs
- 5+ years of experience in an operational leadership role, with a proven history of managing multiple vendors and stakeholders
- US Citizenship required
- Experience operating small vessels and a background in project management
- Ability to multitask with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tags: Fleet

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-fleet-manager/