Forward-Deployed Maritime Autonomy Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan (401(k))

Stock Options

Time Off

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies invites a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join our team and help deploy and improve autonomous maritime systems in real-world environments.

You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy, deploying ASV software in the field, debugging algorithms, and collaborating with operators to adapt technology to mission needs, ensuring reliability at sea.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills in C++, Rust, Python or similar languages.
• Background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, preferably maritime, aerospace or defense.
• Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems (TCP/IP, UDP).
• Experience with sensors like cameras, radar, GPS, IMUs and autonomy applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software for autonomy, networking, and mission execution in real-world maritime conditions.
• Deploy and test ASV software in the field, resolving autonomy, perception, and control issues.
• Analyze real-world mission data to drive software improvements and system performance.
• Integrate and validate new autonomy features ensuring interaction between software, sensors, and vessel hardware.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Robotics

Job description

Saronic Technologies invites a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join our team and help deploy and improve autonomous maritime systems in real-world environments.

You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy, deploying ASV software in the field, debugging algorithms, and collaborating with operators to adapt technology to mission needs, ensuring reliability at sea.