Autonomous USV Software Engineer – ArduPilot

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Job summary

Blue Ops is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Software Engineer to develop and test ArduPilot-based control software for unmanned surface vessels (USVs). You will modify ArduPilot source code, work with MAVLink protocols, and create automated SITL/HITL tests and validation workflows.

The role involves hardware integration, Linux development, and collaboration across engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience modifying ArduPilot source code and building/testing ArduPilot for USVs.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for development, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience with ArduRover/USV platforms and SITL/HITL environments.
• Knowledge of MAVLink telemetry, mission execution, commands, and parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain ArduPilot/ArduRover C++ code for USVs.
• Implement vessel-specific control functionality including throttle and steering.
• Maintain SITL/HITL simulation and testing environments and automate tests.
• Integrate MAVLink telemetry and mission execution with onboard hardware and external systems.
• Collaborate across software, electrical, and mechanical teams; participate in code reviews and releases.

Skills

C++

Python

ArduPilot

ArduRover/USV

SITL/HITL

Automated testing

MAVLink

Linux

Git

Jira

ATAK integration

CAN bus

Embedded hardware

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Blue Ops is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Software Engineer to develop and test ArduPilot-based control software for unmanned surface vessels (USVs). You will modify ArduPilot source code, work with MAVLink protocols, and create automated SITL/HITL tests and validation workflows.

The role involves hardware integration, Linux development, and collaboration across engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.