Autonomous USV Software Engineer (ArduPilot)

Blue Ops, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Bonus potential

Job summary

BlueOps in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking a Software Engineer I/II with hands-on ArduPilot experience to develop, integrate, and test autonomous vessel control software for USVs. You will modify ArduPilot source code, work with MAVLink, and build SITL/HITL environments for automated testing.

The role emphasizes vehicle-control functionality, reliability improvements, and integration with onboard hardware and external command-and-control systems. Remote capability and field-testing may be involved.

Qualifications

• C++ and Python development experience.
• Hands-on ArduPilot source code modification experience.
• Experience with ArduRover/USV platforms.
• Experience with SITL/HITL testing environments.
• Experience with MAVLink and vehicle control concepts.
• Linux proficiency and Git-based workflow.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar tooling.
• Willingness to travel for field testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain ArduPilot/ArduRover C++ source code for unmanned surface vessels.
• Implement vessel-specific control functionality, including throttle, steering, gear shifting, and engine control.
• Develop and maintain ArduPilot SITL/HITL simulation and testing environments.
• Create automated simulation and regression tests to validate vehicle behavior and software changes.
• Develop and test vehicle safety interlocks, operating modes, and failsafe functionality.
• Integrate MAVLink telemetry, vehicle commands, parameters, and autonomous mission execution.
• Support ArduPilot integration with ATAK/WinTAK and third-party command-and-control systems.
• Integrate navigation sensors, propulsion interfaces, and other onboard vehicle hardware.
• Troubleshoot autonomous control issues during development, simulation, hardware testing, and on-water operations.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and networking engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, software testing, and release processes.
• Maintain source code, documentation, and development tasks using GitLab and Jira.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools to improve development efficiency while validating generated code through testing.

Skills

C++

Python

ArduPilot dev

SITL/HITL

MAVLink

Linux

Git/GitLab

Hardware integration

Tools

GitLab

Job description

BlueOps in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking a Software Engineer I/II with hands-on ArduPilot experience to develop, integrate, and test autonomous vessel control software for USVs. You will modify ArduPilot source code, work with MAVLink, and build SITL/HITL environments for automated testing.

The role emphasizes vehicle-control functionality, reliability improvements, and integration with onboard hardware and external command-and-control systems. Remote capability and field-testing may be involved.