Autonomy Vessel Mission Operations Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and Holidays

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Free lunch benefit

Job summary

NightDragon Acquisition Corp. is looking for a Mission Operations Engineer based in Virginia Beach, VA. You will support the deployment and improvement of autonomous vessels by leading field tests and troubleshooting issues.

This role requires a relevant degree and hands-on engineering experience, with an emphasis on problem-solving and teamwork in challenging conditions. Benefits include competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field required.
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, effective in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured field tests for vessel performance.
• Diagnose real-time issues in autonomy and networking.
• Create detailed reports after missions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Troubleshooting skills (HW/SW)

Understanding of networking protocols

Experience with sensor integration

Familiarity with maritime operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Knowledge of Rust, Python, or CLI environment

Experience with embedded systems

Job description

NightDragon Acquisition Corp. is looking for a Mission Operations Engineer based in Virginia Beach, VA. You will support the deployment and improvement of autonomous vessels by leading field tests and troubleshooting issues.

This role requires a relevant degree and hands-on engineering experience, with an emphasis on problem-solving and teamwork in challenging conditions. Benefits include competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, and stock options.