Autonomous Systems Engineer: Sensor & Embedded Integration

Naval Systems, Inc.; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. in Panama City Beach, FL seeks an Engineer to design, integrate and test sensor suites for UUV/UAV platforms. You will work across mechanical, electrical and embedded domains, focusing on sensor integration and autonomous navigation capabilities.

Proficiency in C/C++, Embedded C, Python, ROS and Linux is needed, with field testing and prototyping opportunities. The role requires 3+ years in robotics or complex system integration, a Bachelor’s from an ABET‑accredited program,

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited engineering or CS degree required.
• 3+ years in robotics, sensors, autonomous systems or complex integration.
• Hands‑on system integration across mechanical, electrical and embedded domains.
• Experience with robotics frameworks, data analysis, or environmental modeling is beneficial.
• Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sensor suites for autonomous platforms.
• Integrate, calibrate and test sensors (acoustic, optical, RF, environmental).
• Support control, navigation and data processing in C/C++, Python, ROS on Linux.
• Execute system integration across sensors, processors and actuators.
• Participate in lab and field testing, prototyping and optimization.
• Assist in coordinating tasks and deliverables; project management a plus.

Skills

Sensor integration

Robotics systems

Software development

Data analysis

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

C/C++

Embedded C

Python

ROS

Linux

PCB evaluation

Job description

Naval Systems, Inc. in Panama City Beach, FL seeks an Engineer to design, integrate and test sensor suites for UUV/UAV platforms. You will work across mechanical, electrical and embedded domains, focusing on sensor integration and autonomous navigation capabilities.

Proficiency in C/C++, Embedded C, Python, ROS and Linux is needed, with field testing and prototyping opportunities. The role requires 3+ years in robotics or complex system integration, a Bachelor’s from an ABET‑accredited program,