Senior Maritime Robotics Embedded Engineer

Liquid Robotics; Jessup (MD); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Embedded/Robotics Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for autonomous maritime robotic systems. This hybrid role is based in the Jessup, MD and reports to our Software Manager.

You will design and maintain software for ARM-based embedded Linux platforms, implement fault-tolerant architectures, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliable, high‑uptime systems for 3+ month missions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional embedded software architecture, design, and development experience.
• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• Proven experience shipping robotic or autonomous systems with long-duration uptime and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Strong programming and architecture skills in C++ and Java; Python for tools, scripts, and automation.
• Deep understanding of Linux system architecture, device drivers, and real-time behavior on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements and develop reliable embedded software for long-duration autonomous operations.
• Integrate COTS and robotic components, power management, satellite radios, and environmental sensors.
• Implement fault-tolerant architectures with watchdogs and automated recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Follow SDLC with Agile methodologies and V-model validation processes.

Skills

C++

Java

Embedded Linux

Real-time systems

Fault tolerance

Hardware integration

Linux drivers

CI/CD

Testing & debugging

Documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Build systems

Job description

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Embedded/Robotics Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for autonomous maritime robotic systems. This hybrid role is based in the Jessup, MD and reports to our Software Manager.

You will design and maintain software for ARM-based embedded Linux platforms, implement fault-tolerant architectures, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliable, high‑uptime systems for 3+ month missions.