Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer

Voltaic Marine; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltaic Marine, based in Michigan, seeks a Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer for a full-time hybrid role. You will design, develop, and integrate control and embedded software for electric boat platforms, ensuring propulsion and onboard systems operate seamlessly.

Day-to-day work includes implementing features, testing, and diagnosing issues. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to refine requirements, validate performance on test benches and vessels,

Qualifications

• Experience in real-time embedded control systems for hardware interfaces.
• Experience with software integration across subsystems and APIs.
• Strong debugging, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CI, automated testing, and version control.
• Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate control and embedded software for electric boat platforms.
• Implement and test software features and validate performance on test benches and vessels.
• Configure interfaces between hardware and software components.
• Diagnose complex system issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support CI pipelines and documentation of designs and test results.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to refine requirements.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to product launches and field deployments.

Skills

Real-time embedded software

Software integration

Diagnostics & debugging

CI/CD & version control

Electrical/Marine propulsion knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Software Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Voltaic Marine designs and builds high-performance electric boat platforms that serve recreational, commercial, and defense markets. The company focuses on advanced electric propulsion technologies that deliver efficiency, reliability, and lower environmental impact on the water. Team members collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to bring innovative marine solutions from concept to production. Working at Voltaic Marine offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products and shape the future of electric boating.

Role Description

The Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer is a full-time, hybrid role based in Michigan, United States, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating control and embedded software systems for electric boat platforms, ensuring seamless operation of propulsion, power management, and onboard systems. Day-to-day tasks include implementing and testing software features, configuring interfaces between hardware and software components, diagnosing and resolving system issues, and supporting continuous integration pipelines. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, to refine requirements, validate performance on test benches and vessels, and document designs and test results. The role also involves contributing to process improvements, mentoring team members, and supporting product launches and field deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Software Development and Embedded Software for real-time control systems and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with Software Integration, including integrating multiple subsystems, APIs, and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in Troubleshooting complex system interactions, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis in embedded and control environments.
• Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration, automated testing, and version control tools for software deployment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with control systems, power electronics, or automotive/marine propulsion systems is highly beneficial.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, innovative environment.