Embedded Software Engineer for USVs & Autonomous Systems

Blue Ops; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops in Florida is seeking a hands-on, mid-level Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain software for unmanned surface vessels and autonomous maritime systems. You will work across software, hardware, and networking teams to deliver reliable features quickly, with a focus on lightweight tools and practical engineering solutions.

The role requires strong Python and C++ skills, Linux deployment experience, and familiarity with embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills and working proficiency in C++.
• Experience developing, deploying, and troubleshooting software on Linux-based systems.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, or equivalent source-control platforms, including branching and code reviews.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools.
• Experience using generative AI coding tools such as Cursor, OpenAI Codex, or similar.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, network routing, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating software with hardware, sensors, APIs, and communication protocols.
• Experience developing automated tests and troubleshooting complex software issues.
• Ability to independently develop, test, and deliver reliable software features.
• Familiarity with embedded computing platforms and hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python and C++ applications for unmanned maritime platforms.
• Integrate third-party sensors, cameras, radar, communication systems, and software.
• Develop and support vehicle telemetry, remote monitoring, video streaming, and system health applications.
• Troubleshoot complex software, networking, operating system, and hardware integration issues.
• Develop lightweight automated tests, build scripts, and deployment tools.
• Improve GitLab development workflows and software release practices where they provide practical value.
• Create repeatable procedures for building, packaging, and deploying onboard and operator-facing software.
• Support development and integration of MAVLink, ArduPilot, and TAK-based systems as needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, networking, autonomy, and software engineering teams.
• Support laboratory, dockside, and on-water integration and testing.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, version control, and development tasks.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development, debugging, and testing while maintaining software quality.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Git

GitLab

Jira

AI-assisted development

Networking basics

Software integration

Testing & debugging

Embedded systems

Tools

ArduPilot

ArduRover

MAVLink

Jetson

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

CAN bus

UART

RTSP

WebRTC

FFmpeg

GStreamer

MediaMTX

PostgreSQL

Job description

Blue Ops in Florida is seeking a hands-on, mid-level Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain software for unmanned surface vessels and autonomous maritime systems. You will work across software, hardware, and networking teams to deliver reliable features quickly, with a focus on lightweight tools and practical engineering solutions.

The role requires strong Python and C++ skills, Linux deployment experience, and familiarity with embedded systems.