Facilities Manager

Role: Facilities ManagerLocation: San Diego, CA (in-office)Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefitsRole OverviewSeasats is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to own day-to-day management of our San Diego manufacturing facilities. This role will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and scaling the facility to support growing production volumes, engineering development, and operational needs. The Facilities Manager will serve as the internal owner of the physical site, ensuring that infrastructure, safety, and shared resources enable efficient and reliable manufacturing of autonomous surface vessels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an operational environment, enjoys improving systems over time and takes pride in managing a clean, safe, and high-performing facility.Role DetailsOwn day-to-day readiness of the physical operating environment across production, test, storage, shipping, and office spaces so teams can work without disruptionServe as the first responder and owner for facility issues including power, networking, HVAC, plumbing, access systems, outages, and shop infrastructure, coordinating fixes quickly to protect schedules and productivityManage facility-related vendors and contractors end-to-end, including scoping work, scheduling, onsite supervision, and confirming work is completed safely and correctlyDesign, build or coordinate the build of basic physical infrastructure (e.g., shelving, racks, workstations, storage, cable runs), either hands-on or through vendors, based on production and office needsSupport production and office layout changes, including enabling new build/test areas, adjusting workspaces, relocating equipment, and preparing space as headcount and build rates scaleMaintain organized storage areas for materials, tooling and completed vehiclesEnsure compliant storage and handling of chemicals, batteries, and hazardous materialsManage physical access controls and visitor procedures in coordination with security leadership, including doors, locks, alarms, badge systems, CAC-enabled access where applicable, and escort requirementsMaintain facility access and visitor records aligned with facility clearance (FCL) requirements and internal security procedures, escalating risks or gaps earlySupport basic materials handling as needed to keep operations running smoothly, including receiving, organizing, and distributing packages and materialsAct as the bridge between facilities, production, office operations, and security, proactively identifying physical or access-related issues that could impact throughput, safety, compliance, or employee productivitySupport facility transitions and expansion, including contractor check-ins, progress monitoring, infrastructure readiness, and preparation for new or expanded spacesAbout You5+ years of experience in facilities management, site operations, or industrial operationsExperience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, or R&D environmentsStrong organizational and project management skillsComfort working hands-on in a dynamic production environmentAbility to coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholdersTo effectively perform the essential, hands-on functions of the role, you must have the ability to:Bend, kneel, reach, and stand for extended periods; safely operate hand and power tools; lift and move materials and equipment; and occasionally climb ladders as required for assembly or installation tasksIn addition, it’s nice (though not essential) if you have:Experience operating a newly commissioned or recently expanded facilityFamiliarity with manufacturing utilities and equipment infrastructureKnowledge of OSHA, fire codes, and hazardous materials complianceBackground in robotics, marine, aerospace, or defense-adjacent industriesForklift certificationAbout SeasatsAt 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 IncludingStock optionsCompetitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)401k matching up to 4% of salaryFour free lunches per weekAn employee activity fundA pet-friendly officeUnlimited/Flex PTOHiring NotesWhen 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!