havocai - Mission Software Engineer - Large Vessels
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field • 3+ years of experience developing software in C++, Python, or Rust within Linux environments • Hands-on experience with ROS2 in real-world robotics or autonomy systems • Working knowledge of maritime communication protocols (NMEA, CAN) • Familiarity with UMAA (Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture) • Working knowledge of COLREGS International Navigation Rules • Experience working with or aboard large maritime vessels • Ability to navigate complex codebases and distributed systems • Passion for mission-critical, real-world software • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance • Experience integrating autonomy software with vessel navigation, propulsion, or sensor systems • Familiarity with NMEA 2000, J1939, or related frameworks • Experience with multi-agent maritime autonomous systems • Knowledge of distributed shipboard communication architectures • Familiarity with military maritime systems and operational tactics • Korean or Taiwanese language fluency • Experience in safety-critical or real-time embedded systems
Responsibilities
• END-TO-END MISSION OWNERSHIP • Own software solutions deployed to large vessel customers • Deliver high-reliability systems aligned to mission objectives • AUTONOMY INTEGRATION • Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto large maritime platforms • Collaborate with platform engineering to scale capabilities fleet-wide • Adapt autonomy systems to vessel-specific constraints and interfaces • MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS & STANDARDS • Develop and maintain interfaces using maritime protocols (NMEA, CAN, MQTT, UMAA) • Ensure standards-compliant data exchange across vessel subsystems and external command networks • CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ENGINEERING • Partner with autonomy, hardware, and mission engineering teams • Plan, build, and test complex shipboard integrations • Support field deployments and operational testing • MONITORING & RELIABILITY • Design and implement monitoring, logging, and debugging frameworks • Develop performance metrics to ensure reliable autonomy operation at sea • TROUBLESHOOTING & FIELD SUPPORT • Diagnose and resolve issues in live vessel deployments • Coordinate resolution across internal engineering and customer teams • OPERATOR & CUSTOMER COLLABORATION • Translate real-world vessel operational needs into software features • Balance user experience with technical realities of shipboard environments • DEPLOYMENT READINESS • Support shipboard and at-sea deployments as mission requirements dictate
Benefits
• Your software will operate in dynamic maritime environments where reliability, safety, and precision are paramount. You will help define how large autonomous maritime systems integrate into real-world fleets — shaping the future of maritime autonomy. • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families • Life Insurance (Employer Paid) • Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching) • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum • Work / Home Office Stipend • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend • Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology. • Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships. • Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation. • Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity. • Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care. • Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.
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