• Vessel Operations & Maintenance • Safely pilot single/twin-outboard boats (up to 30 ft) for deployments, test missions, and routine transport • Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical and electrical issues • Oversee fueling, docking, anchoring, and vessel cleaning • Logistics & Coordination • Plan and execute transportation of equipment, including hauling trailers, towing vessels, and arranging freight/shipping • Coordinate with marinas, customs, freight carriers, and service vendors • Track inventory of spare parts, safety gear, and operational supplies • Safety & Compliance • Maintain vessel and personnel logs; conduct safety drills and enforce all USCG regulations • Ensure all certificates, licenses, and insurance policies are current and filed appropriately • Cross-Functional Support • Assist engineering teams with deploying and recovering maritime robotics prototypes • Provide on-site logistical support during field tests and demonstrations • Serve as the primary point of contact for outside contractors and port authorities