Systems Support & Integration Engineer-USV

Blue Ops; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops designs, builds, and fields autonomous unmanned surface vessels for defense and national security customers. We seek a hands-on Systems Support & Integration Engineer to diagnose, troubleshoot, test, and field complex unmanned vessel systems.

Work from onboard compute, sensors, cameras, radar, GNSS, and vessel networks in a challenging field environment. The role emphasizes methodical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and verification across software, hardware, and interfaces, with

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in systems support, integration, field engineering, or related technical role.
• Familiar with Linux, SSH, logs, and basic system configuration.
• Basic networking, IP addressing, Ethernet, DHCP, and static IPs.
• Ability to use a multimeter and troubleshoot low‑voltage DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults across USV onboard systems including compute, sensors, and networks.
• Perform structured troubleshooting of hardware, software, configuration, networking, and power issues.
• Determine root causes rather than swapping parts; drive verification and resolution.
• Support vessel system checkout before testing, demonstrations, and deliveries.
• Verify onboard systems are communicating and configured correctly prior to deployment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Linux familiarity

Networking basics

Electronics handling

Wiring diagrams reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Raspberry Pi

Wireshark

CAN/NMEA 2000 interfaces

Job description

Position SummaryBlue Ops designs, builds, and fields autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) fordefense and national security customers. We are seeking a hands-on Systems Support &Integration Engineer to support the integration, troubleshooting, testing, and fielding ofcomplex unmanned vessel systems.This role is well suited for an engineer with a computer engineering, electrical engineering, IT,robotics, or related technical background who enjoys diagnosing problems across software,networks, electronics, sensors, and physical hardware. The successful candidate will workdirectly with onboard compute, communications equipment, cameras, radar, GNSS, autopilothardware, vessel networks, power systems, and other integrated electronics.The focus of this position is system diagnosis and troubleshooting. This engineer is expectedto approach problems methodically, determine whether a failure originates in software,configuration, networking, power, wiring, hardware, or an interface between systems, anddrive the issue through verification and resolution.This is a hands-on role. The engineer should be equally comfortable working from a Linuxterminal, checking device connectivity, reviewing logs, and validating configurations as theyare using a multimeter, inspecting wiring, replacing hardware, or working aboard a vesselduring integration and test.Key Responsibilities• Diagnose and resolve faults across USV onboard systems, including compute, sensors,communications, cameras, radar, GNSS, autopilot hardware, vessel networks, andsupporting electronics.• Perform structured troubleshooting of hardware, software, configuration, networking,power, wiring, sensor, and system-integration issues.• Determine root cause rather than relying solely on component swapping or temporaryworkarounds.• Support vessel system checkout before testing, demonstrations, deliveries, andcustomer events.• Verify that onboard systems are communicating, configured correctly, and operating asexpected prior to deployment.Ft. Pierce, FL (On-site / In person)• Review system logs, service status, device health, and other diagnostic information toisolate failures.• Troubleshoot Linux-based onboard computers and embedded systems using tools suchas SSH, command-line utilities, logs, and system services.• Perform basic network troubleshooting involving IP addressing, Ethernet connectivity,static IPs, DHCP, switches, and device-to-device communications.• Perform low-voltage DC electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter, includingverification of power, continuity, grounding, fuses, relays, connectors, and wiring.• Identify recurring system issues and work with engineering teams to develop durablecorrective actions.Required Qualifications• 1-4 years of experience in systems support, integration, field engineering, testengineering, robotics, embedded systems, IT/OT, or a related technical role.• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, networking, power,wiring, and configuration.• Working familiarity with Linux, SSH, command-line tools, logs, and basic systemconfiguration.• Basic networking knowledge including IP addressing, Ethernet, DHCP, and static IPconfiguration.• Ability to use a multimeter and troubleshoot basic low-voltage DC electrical systems.• Comfortable physically working on electronics and equipment aboard small vessels.• Ability to read wiring diagrams, network diagrams, technical manuals, and interfacedocumentation.• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.• Ability to travel up to 50%.Preferred Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, SystemsEngineering, Computer Science, Robotics, IT, or similar.• Experience with USVs, UAS, UGVs, robotics, marine electronics, defense, aerospace,automotive, or other complex integrated systems.• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded Linux systems.• Familiarity with radar, cameras, GNSS/INS, Starlink, RF communications, CAN,NMEA 2000, or serial interfaces.• Experience with ArduPilot, ArduRover, PX4, MAVLink, or Pixhawk.• Experience with Wireshark or similar troubleshooting tools.• Experience with field testing, demonstrations, commissioning, or deployed systems.Travel & Working Conditions• Up to 50% travel, including customer sites, test ranges, partner locations, and potentialOCONUS travel.• Early starts, extended days, and occasional weekend work may be required around testevents.• Must be comfortable working aboard vessels, outdoors, dockside, and in shop/testenvironments.• Must be able to kneel, crouch, climb, access installed equipment, and liftapproximately 25 lbs.Physical Requirements and Working EnvironmentThis role combines office and laboratory work with hands-on vessel integration and outdoor testing.• Ability to manually lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, and work in confined or awkward spaces while installing, inspecting, and servicing equipment on and around vessels.• Ability to safely board and move around boats, docks, and uneven or wet surfaces.• Comfortable working outdoors and in marine environments, including dockside activities and on-water testing.• Occasional travel and schedule flexibility may be required to support trials and demonstrations.Background CheckThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization DisclosureRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.E-VerifyThe company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.