Robotics Software Engineer for Underwater Vehicles

Triton Systems, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Systems, Inc. seeks a hands-on robotics engineer for the Ocean Systems group to develop marine systems from concept to prototype demonstrations and product commercialization.

We develop underwater and surface vehicles (UUVs/USVs) and subsystems for defense, energy, and commercial sectors, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to meet challenging requirements and deliver high-impact results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of industry experience (candidates with up to ~10 years considered).
• Experience with Python programming.
• Experience implementing PID and feedback-based control loops.
• Knowledge of control systems, digital circuits, and power distribution.
• Ability to develop software that interfaces with hardware systems.
• Hands-on aptitude with basic mechanical and electrical assemblies for prototyping/testing.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools in a lab/prototype environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to project success.

Responsibilities

• Develop software architecture and implement software solutions based on technical requirements.
• Write software to interface with hardware and enable autonomous or semi-autonomous system behaviors.
• Implement an intuitive user interface that ensures reliable remote operation of underwater actuated systems.
• Produce reliable, maintainable, and testable code.
• Interpret datasheets and product specifications to compare and select control system components.
• Design and troubleshoot control circuits and support system-level integration.
• Integrate and test sensors and drivers for robotic subsystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve design goals.
• Contribute to technical proposals and solution development for customer needs.
• Present technical progress and results to internal teams and customers, including non-technical audiences.
• Operate the system during at-sea tests and demonstrations.
• Travel as needed.
• Job location is split between Chelmsford, MA and Londonderry, NH.

Skills

Python

PID control

Control systems

Digital circuits

Hardware interfacing

Lab tools

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Robotics

Job description

Triton Systems, Inc. seeks a hands-on robotics engineer for the Ocean Systems group to develop marine systems from concept to prototype demonstrations and product commercialization.

We develop underwater and surface vehicles (UUVs/USVs) and subsystems for defense, energy, and commercial sectors, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to meet challenging requirements and deliver high-impact results on time and within budget.