Lead Autonomous Marine Systems Engineer

Voltari Electric Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltari Electric Inc. is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to lead Marine Intelligence and USV innovation, reporting to our CTO. The role drives the intelligent vessel control ecosystem from perception to mission coordination, with hands-on work at our Gulf Coast shipyard.

You will guide autonomy architecture, oversee testing and field trials, ensure secure communications, and mentor teams in autonomy, AI/ML, and human‑machine teaming. Based in Panama City, Florida, with the US market focus.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in autonomous systems and robotics, spanning perception and decision layers.
• Experience deploying autonomy stacks in real‑world environments.
• Proficiency in AI/ML and sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of autonomous navigation, perception, and decision systems for Voltari’s USV platforms.
• Collaborate with marine, electrical, and software teams for reliable operation across maritime conditions.
• Oversee real-world testing, validation, and field trials of autonomous and remotely operated vessels.
• Develop and secure remote operation networks, data pipelines, and communications systems.
• Design safety layers, redundancy, and cybersecurity for mission-critical environments.
• Contribute to product roadmap and defense-oriented applications, including compliance and security frameworks.
• Mentor internal teams on autonomy, AI/ML integration, and human-machine teaming.

Skills

Autonomous systems

Robotics

AI/ML

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or Computer Engineering

Tools

Sensor technologies (LIDAR, RADAR, SONAR)

Job description

Voltari Electric Inc. is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to lead Marine Intelligence and USV innovation, reporting to our CTO. The role drives the intelligent vessel control ecosystem from perception to mission coordination, with hands-on work at our Gulf Coast shipyard.

You will guide autonomy architecture, oversee testing and field trials, ensure secure communications, and mentor teams in autonomy, AI/ML, and human‑machine teaming. Based in Panama City, Florida, with the US market focus.