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Seasats • San Diego, California, United States
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 / year
Role & seniority: Mid-level Production Test Technician (individual contributor)
Stack/tools: Onboard computer/electronics assembly preparation; OS imaging and firmware flashing; configuration files; functional and acceptance testing; test setups, checklists, and production documentation; basic Linux CLI familiarity; hardware bring-up and test instrumentation as needed
Flash OS images, firmware binaries, and configuration files onto vehicle computers, embedded controllers, sensors, and networking hardware
Configure/provision electronics assemblies for vehicle integration; execute defined tests; document results
Identify/troubleshoot hardware or software failures; capture logs/build records; maintain test setups and production documentation; support inventory/version tracking
≥1 year in a test lab or manufacturing environment
Ability to follow technical setup instructions and troubleshoot common issues
Strong attention to process; clear documentation of results, deviations, and failures
Strong problem-solving and communication/teamwork skills
Experience supporting fast-paced production for robotics, automotive, aerospace, or marine systems
Linux-based systems experience (basic command line)
Basic networking, serial interfaces, or embedded systems knowledge
Exposure to hardware bring-up and/or test automation
Location & work type: San Diego, CA, in-office; full-t
Role: Production Test Technician
Location: San Diego, CA (in-office)
Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits
Role Overview
We’re looking for a hands-on Production Test Technician to help bring our autonomous vehicles to life by configuring, testing, and validating onboard computer and electronics assemblies. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, test, and engineering, and plays a key part in making sure our vehicle hardware is reliable, repeatable, and ready for real-world deployment.
You’ll prepare vehicle CPU boxes and other electronics for the field by flashing images and firmware, loading configuration files, running functional and acceptance tests, and documenting what you find along the way. You’ll work closely with engineers to track down issues, capture clear diagnostics, and continuously improve our production and test processes as we scale.
Role Details
Follow instructions to flash OS images, firmware binaries, and configuration files onto vehicle computers, embedded controllers, sensors, and networking hardware Configure and provision electronics assemblies for vehicle integration Execute functional and acceptance tests using defined procedures Identify, troubleshoot, and document hardware or software failures Capture test results, logs, and build records; clearly communicate issues to engineering Maintain and improve test setups, checklists, and production documentation Support inventory tracking, labeling, and version tracking of hardware and software builds
About You
At least 1 year of work experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment Ability to independently follow technical setup instructions, including imaging computers, installing operating systems, and troubleshooting common setup issues Strong attention to process, with the ability to execute documented procedures and clearly record results, deviations, and failures Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience supporting fast-paced production for robotics, automotive, aerospace, or marine systems Experience working with Linux-based systems (basic command line usage) Basic understanding of networking, serial interfaces, or embedded systems Exposure to hardware bring-up and/or test automation
About Seasats
At Seasats, we're passionate about delivering maritime robotics solutions to redefine the maritime industry. Our primary products are autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), designed to carry sensors at sea for months at a time. Our ASVs provide persistent monitoring and data acquisition to defense, scientific, and commercial customers, and have autonomously crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. After thousands of years in which the only way to gather information from the ocean was to put people on a boat, these uncrewed vessels are transforming how humanity monitors and interacts with the ocean. Here, you’ll find the space and opportunity to do your life’s best work.
Along With Your Salary, You’ll Receive Perks Including
Stock options Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options) 401k matching up to 4% of salary Four free lunches per week An employee activity fund A pet-friendly office Unlimited/Flex PTO
Hiring Notes
When applying, you’ll be asked to provide a resume and answer a few screening questions.
Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States.
We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds. Seasats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
We look forward to reviewing your application!