Field Software Engineer

As a Field Software Engineer at Havoc, you will bridge engineering and operations by deploying autonomous systems at customer sites. You will be embedded with customers to deploy software, integrate systems, solve technical problems in real time, and write code to keep missions moving. You will collaborate with autonomy engineers, developers, hardware engineers, operators, and government customers to ensure reliable performance during testing, demonstrations, and operational deployments. This role requires deep software understanding to modify it in the field and rapidly implement fixes when needed.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and operate HavocAI autonomous systems during customer demonstrations, exercises, and operational events.
• Travel to customer sites to support field testing, integrations, and mission deployments.
• Develop and modify software directly in the field to solve mission-critical problems.
• Integrate HavocAI systems with customer platforms, communications systems, sensors, and partner technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve software, networking, hardware interface, and system integration issues under real operational conditions.
• Analyze logs, telemetry, and system performance to identify root causes and validate fixes.
• Collaborate closely with software, autonomy, hardware, product, and program teams to improve system reliability.
• Build internal tools, deployment automation, documentation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency.
• Train operators and support customer acceptance, onboarding, and technical demonstrations.
• Capture lessons learned from field operations and translate them into product improvements.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and government stakeholders during deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, robotics, DevOps, systems integration, field engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong Linux experience and confidence troubleshooting using command-line tools, logs, and telemetry.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, APIs, containerized applications, or distributed systems.
• Comfortable working across software, hardware, networking, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with engineers, operators, customers, and government stakeholders.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the continental United States.
• High ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively in dynamic, fast-moving environments.
• Passion for autonomy, robotics, distributed systems, or defense technology.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, unmanned vehicles, or maritime platforms.
• Experience supporting customer deployments, operational exercises, or field testing.
• Experience with ROS2, DDS, Docker, Kubernetes, or modern containerized software.
• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or related autonomy frameworks.
• Experience integrating communications systems, tactical networks, or command and control software.
• Familiarity with CAN, UART, Ethernet, serial protocols, or embedded hardware interfaces.
• Experience with edge computing, radios, GNSS/INS, cameras, radar, lidar, or robotic sensors.
• Experience building developer tools, deployment automation, dashboards, or operational workflows.
• Experience supporting DoD, government, aerospace, maritime, or dual-use technology programs.
• Active U.S. security clearance.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend