
Open Ocean Robotics is a cleantech company that designs and operates solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) called DataXplorer™ for ocean monitoring and data collection. Their autonomous robotic platform and cloud-based software system, XplorerView™, provide real-time oceanographic and maritime data acquisition with AI-driven analytics. The company serves markets including environmental monitoring, offshore energy, and maritime domain awareness, offering customizable USVs equipped with sensors and cameras for extended missions in coastal and open-ocean waters. Their technology enables emission-free, persistent ocean data collection to support research, environmental protection, offshore wind industry growth, and maritime security. Open Ocean Robotics has demonstrated significant traction with 12 service USVs deployed, monitoring 9,768,218 hectares of marine protected areas and avoiding 3,244 greenhouse gas tonnes of CO2. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Victoria, BC, Canada, the company is recognized for innovation and sustainability, holding patents and receiving multiple awards in cleantech and marine technology sectors.

Open Ocean Robotics is a cleantech company that designs and operates solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) called DataXplorer™ for ocean monitoring and data collection. Their autonomous robotic platform and cloud-based software system, XplorerView™, provide real-time oceanographic and maritime data acquisition with AI-driven analytics. The company serves markets including environmental monitoring, offshore energy, and maritime domain awareness, offering customizable USVs equipped with sensors and cameras for extended missions in coastal and open-ocean waters. Their technology enables emission-free, persistent ocean data collection to support research, environmental protection, offshore wind industry growth, and maritime security. Open Ocean Robotics has demonstrated significant traction with 12 service USVs deployed, monitoring 9,768,218 hectares of marine protected areas and avoiding 3,244 greenhouse gas tonnes of CO2. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Victoria, BC, Canada, the company is recognized for innovation and sustainability, holding patents and receiving multiple awards in cleantech and marine technology sectors.
About Open Ocean Robotics
Operating on the ocean around the world from Victoria BC, Open Ocean Robotics (OOR) is a growing startup transforming how we understand our oceans through better data. We are leaders in solar-powered Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) that voyage inhospitable ocean environments autonomously for extended missions. Combined with advanced sensors and data analytics, producing no greenhouse gases or risk of oil spills, our USVs offer a safer, more effective and affordable way to gain ocean insights. We are transforming how we study, protect and use our oceans, and are driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible.
Our team is purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We're on a quest to find a USV Production Technician
to help build and maintain our fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs).
About the Role
You will be working alongside other technicians assembling electrical and mechanical systems to build every aspect of our vessels. While this position is mainly focused on the electrical assembly and software programing portion of the build, everyone is involved with every aspect of building so there will also be exposure to mechanical assemblies. This role will also require troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of systems as well as a continued vision for improvement and process optimization.
Expectations of the Role
Requirements
Conditions
This is a full time position based in Victoria, BC available for immediate start. Open Ocean Robotics does not sponsor work visas. In this position there will be:
Benefits
Compensation for this role is $25/hr-$27/hr, stock options and benefits. The benefits plan includes extended healthcare coverage, prescription drug plan, dental benefits, and life insurance. The stock option plan makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth you will help drive.
*We thank all applicants for their interest and time. Only applicants invited to be interviewed will be contacted.