Job Summary: USV Operator responsible for operating unmanned surface vessels, ensuring operational continuity and collaborating with the Survey team. Key Highlights: 1. USV operations in port, coastal, and offshore missions 2. Working with remote and autonomous control systems 3. Focus on safety, contingency, and operational cybersecurity Naval Engineering company seeking a USV Operator in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown). TideWise is a company focused on technological solutions for process optimization. Its objective is to help organizations improve efficiency and decision-making through data and advanced analytics. **Responsibilities:** Responsible for operating unmanned surface vessels in port, coastal, and offshore missions, ensuring operational continuity via remote and autonomous control systems. Responsibilities and Duties: USV operation (Mission / ROC / Field). Operate the USV from the Remote Operations Center (ROC), ensuring navigational safety, readiness, and compliance with operational limits. Collaborate with the Survey team (sonars and ROVs) to ensure mission success. Perform remote watchkeeping, maintaining full situational awareness (traffic, restricted areas, approaches, and berthing) with practical application of COLREGs. Conduct structured shift handovers (briefing/debriefing), ensuring traceability of status, pending items, alarm logs, and decisions made. Planning, Checklists, and Execution Discipline. Prepare and conduct Navigation Plans, Operational Plans, and mission- and vessel-specific checklists. Develop detailed risk analyses for missions. Technical Diagnostics: Unlike conventional officers, you must identify failures in critical systems (propulsion, generators, communication links) by interpreting logs and alarms, coordinating actions with the maintenance team. Perform critical validations (power, cooling, propulsion, controls, essential sensors, and communications) prior to assuming missions. Complete and issue DPR (Daily Progress Report) for all operations. Maneuvers and Operating Modes: Conduct transitions between transit and Dynamic Positioning (DP) modes, deciding mode changes based on environmental conditions or mission objectives. Support deck routines: mooring, mobilization/demobilization, towing, and navigation readiness checks. 4Safety, Contingency, and Cybersecurity: Execute dynamic risk assessments and ensure compliance with management systems (incident and near-miss reporting). Operate under contingency procedures: cycle interruption, signal/control loss, safe return, and fail-safe operations. Apply best practices for operational cybersecurity (network segmentation, access control, and equipment usage discipline). Records and Evidence: Produce daily reports: timeline, consumption, performance, alarms, and client-required parameters. Consolidate evidence for audits and lessons learned (identified limitations and recommendations for improvement). Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant experience required. **Compensation and Benefits:** * Salary: Salary range will be disclosed during the interview. * Meal Allowance * Meal Voucher * Transportation Voucher * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance **Additional Information:** * Employment Type: Permanent – On-site. * Duration: Full-time * Working Hours: Business hours. Monday to Friday. Shift schedule 6×2.