Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Integrate, deploy, and improve autonomous systems in real-world environments.

• •Integrate, deploy, and improve autonomous systems in real-world environments.
• •Key Responsibilities Lead design, development, and optimization of advanced software systems for autonomy, networking, and mission execution.
• •Drive field testing and deployment strategies, overseeing validation of autonomy, perception, and control systems under operational conditions.
• •Own the analysis of mission-critical performance data, translating operational insights into high-impact software improvements.
• •Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities, ensuring compatibility across software, sensors, and vessel hardware.
• •Partner directly with operators, mission planners, and end-users, translating feedback into actionable requirements.
• •Requirements 5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems, with a strong foundation in software engineering.
• •Proficient programming skills in C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages, with experience building and maintaining performance-critical systems.
• •Deep technical background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, particularly within maritime, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• •Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and message-passing frameworks (e.g., ROS, ZeroMQ).