Mission Software Engineer - Large Vessels (Remote)

About the Role

We are hiring a Mission Software Engineer to join our team at HavocAI. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale maritime platforms, integrating and deploying mission-critical software. You will play a pivotal role in bringing autonomy to life, ensuring our systems operate reliably in complex maritime environments.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end mission software solutions deployed to large vessel customers.
• Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto large maritime platforms.
• Collaborate with platform engineering to scale capabilities fleet-wide.
• Develop and maintain interfaces using maritime protocols (NMEA, CAN, MQTT, UMAA).
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and debugging frameworks to ensure reliable autonomy operation at sea.
• Support field deployments and operational testing, translating real-world vessel operational needs into software features.
• Coordinate resolution of issues in live vessel deployments across internal engineering and customer teams.
• Support shipboard and at-sea deployments as mission requirements dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing software in C++, Python, or Rust within Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with ROS2 in real-world robotics or autonomy systems.
• Working knowledge of maritime communication protocols (NMEA, CAN).
• Familiarity with UMAA (Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture).
• Experience working with or aboard large maritime vessels.
• Ability to navigate complex codebases and distributed systems.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating autonomy software with vessel navigation, propulsion, or sensor systems.
• Familiarity with NMEA 2000, J1939, or related frameworks.
• Knowledge of distributed shipboard communication architectures.
• Experience in safety-critical or real-time embedded systems.

What We Offer

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

This Mission Software Engineer - Remote role at HavocAI is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of maritime autonomy. If you are passionate about solving complex problems and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!