# Fleet Operations Project Controller 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: Mid level
- 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=4467267009&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-fleet-operations-project-controller/

## 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

- 5+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or scheduling within a complex or regulated industry (maritime, aerospace, defense, or construction)
- Demonstrated ownership of integrated project schedules using Smartsheet or Microsoft Project (required), proficiency with Jira and the Atlassian suite (Confluence preferred) for engineering coordination
- Experience tracking, forecasting, or reporting on project budgets and cost performance in a program or project-controls environment
- Experience developing and presenting dashboards or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Palantir Foundry, or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, operations, engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate cost, schedule, and performance data

Tags: Fleet

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-fleet-operations-project-controller/