Senior Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer

Saildrone, Inc.; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative maritime technology firm is seeking a Senior Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves optimizing vehicle networking infrastructure and enhancing satellite communication systems for uncrewed surface vehicles. As part of a multi-functional engineering team, you'll lead the integration of hardware and software components while ensuring robust security practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux, networking, and technical leadership, contributing to cutting-edge oceanographic and defense solutions. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with stunning views of San Francisco Bay and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Plans

Life Insurance

Stock Options

Learning Stipends

Transportation Benefits

Snacks

Dog-Friendly Environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Linux and networking.
• Expertise in scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Technical leadership in complex systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement OS security improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams for system integration.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations.

Skills

Linux Expertise

Networking Skills

Bash Scripting

Python Scripting

Technical Leadership

Build Automation

Multi-mode Routing

Tools

Embedded Linux

NMEA Electronics

GNSS / INS Systems

Nvidia Jetpack

Job description

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About Us

Saildrone is an oceanographic survey and maritime defense company creating a paradigm shift in how navies, civil governments, and commercial organizations obtain real-time, accurate data to monitor and protect our oceans. Saildrone’s fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) carry purpose-built payloads supporting border protection, critical infrastructure security, hydrographic survey, offshore energy, and metocean monitoring. Powered by renewable wind and solar energy, Saildrone USVs provide long-duration operations measured in months, not days. Proprietary software applications and machine learning technology transform collected data into actionable insights and intelligence.

The Role

Infrastructure engineer working on our vehicle networking infrastructure. This is a generalist role covering networking and wireless communication management, Satellite comms integration, network segregation and security, and Test Engineering support. This position works closely with multi-functional engineering teams responsible for Saildrone’s vehicle and communication systems.

Responsibilities

1. Operating System Configuration and Optimization: Architect and implement improvements to OS security, upgrade and deployment.
2. Optimize and help us better utilize our satellite networked data. Lead latency optimization of data links.
3. Operation and development of Saildrone's systems by providing valuable feedback to internal teams.
4. System Integration and Testing: Lead cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, software, and networking components. Write design documents and test plans for networking appliances and configurations.
5. Operation and maintenance of Saildrone fleet assets, prototypes, and associated instruments, sensors, and equipment.
6. Security and Data Protection: Work with security team to enhance access logging, security practices, and access control usability.
7. Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, network designs, and troubleshooting procedures.
8. Collaborate with software developers, Field Engineers, and on-call pilots.

Required Skills And Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in Linux and Linux networking skills
• Bash scripting, and Python or similar scripting languages
• Build automation and deployment experience
• Solid understanding of networking and multi-mode routing
• Demonstrated technical leadership of complex and cross-functional systems
• Experience with board support package integration and bring-up of new embedded Linux computers

Desired Skills And Experience

• Battery, electronics, or mechatronics experience
• NMEA or other marinized electronics experience
• Kernel module code integration, C debugging
• GNSS / INS expertise
• Camera or perception payload experience
• Nvidia embedded Jetpack module experience
• Experience with marine technology, autonomous systems, and ocean robotics
• Experience with handing off new board bring-up to production

Physical Requirements: Work is performed on a computer and requires the ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.

Location: Hybrid position in Alameda, CA, working onsite 3 days per week, with beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.

Benefits: Includes paid time off, comprehensive health plans, life insurance, stock options, learning stipends, company events, transportation benefits, snacks, and a dog-friendly environment. Estimated salary range: $132,500-$172,200 annually.