We are hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to develop a platform for automated maritime survey and ISR data collection. You will design, build, integrate, and test software and hardware systems on unmanned maritime platforms. This role involves developing autonomy software, integrating sensors and payloads, and supporting field testing. The ideal candidate is a generalist robotics engineer with strong software fundamentals and hands-on hardware integration experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test software for unmanned maritime robotic systems
Develop and maintain autonomy software using frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP
Interface with lower-level flight controllers such as ArduPilot or PX4
Develop and tune vehicle guidance, navigation & control algorithms
Integrate sensors, payloads, compute, networking, and actuators
Develop software interfaces to devices using CAN-bus, NMEA 2000, J1939, MAVLink, etc.
Develop algorithms for simultaneous localization & mapping (SLAM) and multi-target tracking
Build tools for system diagnostics, logging, monitoring, replay, and post-mission analysis
Debug complex software and system integration issues in both lab and field environments
Deploy to the field to support field testing and iterative product development
Collaborate with a larger team to design a unified hardware and software architecture

Requirements

3–5+ years of professional software development or robotics engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar software or engineering background.
Programming experience in C++, Python, Rust, or similar systems-oriented languages
Strong familiarity with Linux-based systems and command-line tools
Experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded devices into production systems
Experience with vehicle and embedded communications protocols such as CAN, NMEA 2000, J1939, MAVLink, serial, or Ethernet
Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS, ROS 2, MOOS-IvP, ArduPilot, or similar
Comfortable working across software, electrical, mechanical, and operational disciplines
Experience using Git and modern software development workflows

Nice to have

Experience with maritime robotics or autonomous vehicle systems
Experience deploying robotic systems in field environments
Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS-based systems, or firmware development
Experience integrating navigation, perception, or mission sensors
Experience with simulation, automated testing, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, and deployment workflows
Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware systems
Basic CAD or mechanical design experience
Comfortable supporting field operations and testing on a boat; able and willing to travel