Software Engineer responsible for design and development of software solutions for DOD and Intel communities. Working with Microsoft technologies and ensuring compliance with security standards.
About the role
- Mission Software Engineer integrating and deploying autonomy software on large maritime platforms at HavocAI. Help shape the future of maritime autonomy while collaborating closely with customers and operators.
Responsibilities
- Own software solutions deployed to large vessel customers
- Deliver high-reliability systems aligned to mission objectives
- 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
- Develop and maintain interfaces using maritime protocols (NMEA, CAN, MQTT, UMAA)
- Ensure standards-compliant data exchange across vessel subsystems and external command networks
- Partner with autonomy, hardware, and mission engineering teams
- Plan, build, and test complex shipboard integrations
- Support field deployments and operational testing
- Design and implement monitoring, logging, and debugging frameworks
- Develop performance metrics to ensure reliable autonomy operation at sea
- Diagnose and resolve issues in live vessel deployments
- Coordinate resolution across internal engineering and customer teams
- Translate real-world vessel operational needs into software features
- Balance user experience with technical realities of shipboard environments
- Support shipboard and at-sea deployments as mission requirements dictate
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
Benefits
- 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
- Equity Package
- Work / Home Office Stipend
- Global Entry
- 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
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