Maritime Vessel Software Technician

AEVEX Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

AEVEX Maritime Systems is seeking a hands-on technician to join our Baltimore team, focusing on unmanned and manned vessel production, troubleshooting, and repair. You will configure software and firmware across mission computers and onboard subsystems, and install networking and encryption parameters for secure communications.

The role requires strong hardware–software boundary skills, experience with embedded systems, and a willingness to travel for field service and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows system setup and operations
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnets, device configuration)
• Comfort working at the hardware–software boundary
• Curiosity about why systems work, not just how to set them up
• Ability to follow and improve configuration control processes

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and validate vessel software systems for new builds and retrofit projects.
• Load and verify operating software on mission computers including OS and control software.
• Set up and configure communication systems, including radios, antennas, IP networking, and encryption parameters.
• Program and deploy firmware to embedded systems such as Power Distribution Modules (PDMs) and control units.
• Update and maintain firmware across vessel sensors and payload systems (cameras, radar, GPS, AIS).
• Perform system bring-up, checkout, and functional testing during vessel commissioning.
• Troubleshoot software, firmware, and network issues across integrated vessel systems.
• Verify configuration control by ensuring correct software versions and parameter sets per build documentation.
• Maintain records of software loads, IP schemes, and firmware versions for each vessel.
• Support SOPs for software installation, configuration, and testing; collaborate with engineering to resolve issues.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for software defects; support field service/training as needed.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data handling, and configuration management requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement to streamline software deployment and reduce errors.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or related field

Job description

AEVEX Maritime Systems is seeking a hands-on technician to join our Baltimore team, focusing on unmanned and manned vessel production, troubleshooting, and repair. You will configure software and firmware across mission computers and onboard subsystems, and install networking and encryption parameters for secure communications.

The role requires strong hardware–software boundary skills, experience with embedded systems, and a willingness to travel for field service and commissioning activities.