Engineer

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

Description

NSI requires an Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Program Office. The Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced systems and components for UUV/UAV platforms, with primary emphasis on sensor integration, perception capabilities, and support for autonomous operations. Implement, integrate, calibrate, and test sensor suites (acoustic, optical, RF, environmental, etc.) within autonomous vehicle architectures to enhance navigation, mapping, and mission execution. Contribute as needed to software‑related tasks supporting control, navigation, and data‑processing functions using C/C++, Embedded C, Python, ROS, and Linux. Software development experience is considered a plus. Perform engineering analysis and design tasks across mechanical, electrical, and embedded domains. Support electronics integration efforts, including PCB component evaluation, assembly, and troubleshooting of interfaces between sensors, processors, and actuators. Conduct engineering data analysis to evaluate sensor performance, model system behavior, and improve autonomous vehicle reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive system‑level integration of sensors, electronics, structures, and embedded software. Participate in laboratory and field testing, system validation, iterative prototyping, and performance optimization. Assist in coordinating engineering tasks and deliverables; project management experience is a plus.

Location

Panama City Beach, FL

Education

Bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.

Experience

3+ years of specialized experience in engineering roles involving robotics, sensors, autonomous systems, or complex system integration. Demonstrated experience in sensor development, sensor integration, and prototyping for autonomous or semi‑autonomous platforms. Hands‑on experience with system integration across mechanical, electrical, and embedded domains. Experience with robotics frameworks, system modeling, data analysis, or environmental modeling is beneficial. Software development and project management experience are strong pluses but not required.

Security Clearance

Secret Clearance is required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Special Notes/Instructions

NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 22 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment!

Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI!

NSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.