Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

The posting, as Saildrone wrote it

THE COMPANY

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, an established European entity supporting regional business development, sales, and operations, and a deployment hub in the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.

THE ROLE

This is a senior, hands-on position at the center of the company. You will work directly for the CFO and act as a trusted right hand on capital raising, build and run Saildrone’s investor relations function, and lead business-opportunity assessments for corporate development and strategy. You will work daily with the CEO and CFO, and with the board, existing shareholders, investment banks, strategic partners and prospective investors.

The role has three parts: capital raising, ongoing investor relations, and corporate development strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital raising

• Act as day-to-day project lead for capital raising processes. Own the process calendar, work-plan, investor tracker and regular status updates to the CEO and CFO.
• Build and maintain the investor universe and pipeline across venture and growth funds, crossover and hedge funds, family offices, sovereign and strategic investors. Prioritize and tier targets, and track engagement, confidentiality agreements and next steps.
• Prepare and keep current the investor presentation, financial model, executive summary, Q&A bank and management presentation, working closely with the CFO and finance team.
• Run the data room and diligence process, coordinating inputs from legal, finance, engineering and operations.
• Coordinate with investment banks and placement agents, and manage engagement terms and process discipline.
• Prepare the CEO for investor meetings with briefing notes, investor background, likely questions and post-meeting follow-ups.
• Support term sheet comparison, negotiation analysis, cap table and dilution modeling, and closing logistics.

Investor relations (ongoing)

• Build and run Saildrone’s IR program, including monthly investor and board updates, KPI reporting, a standing communication cadence and a shareholder information policy.
• Be the first point of contact for existing investors and for inbound enquiries from funds, banks and family offices, with a well-kept record of pipeline for eve

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BENEFITS

At Saildrone, we’re building operational capability that matters—and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term. We invest in our team’s well-being, financial security, and professional growth so you can focus on delivering real-world impact with confidence and stability. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.

• Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents—providing security and peace of mind.
• Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
• Investment in Your Growth: We support your continuous learning through an annual professional development reimbursement program, empowering you to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
• Relocation Support: For eligible roles, we offer relocation assistance to help bring the world’s best talent to our mission-critical locations.

Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.