Maritime Autonomy Software Engineer – Field Deployments

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO and Holidays

Paid parental leave

Competitive Salary with bonuses

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

A leading technological company in San Diego is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to develop and deploy software for autonomous maritime systems. The role involves hands-on work in real-world operational settings, debugging algorithms, and collaborating with end-users. Candidates should have strong software engineering skills, especially in C++ or similar languages. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to shape maritime autonomy.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills with experience in C++, Rust, or Python.
• Background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software for autonomy in maritime conditions.
• Deploy and test ASV software in the field.
• Analyze performance data from real missions.
• Integrate new autonomy features.
• Troubleshoot software and networking issues.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Debugging complex systems

Networking protocols

Sensor integration

Education

Background in robotics or embedded systems

Job description

A leading technological company in San Diego is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to develop and deploy software for autonomous maritime systems. The role involves hands-on work in real-world operational settings, debugging algorithms, and collaborating with end-users. Candidates should have strong software engineering skills, especially in C++ or similar languages. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to shape maritime autonomy.