Software Engineer

• Develop and maintain software for subsea robotic systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for real-time operation in challenging environments.

• Work with ROS for software development, simulation, and deployment.

• Develop and integrate software for sensor processing, navigation, and autonomous decision-making.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to refine system architecture.

• Implement robust software solutions that adhere to industry safety and reliability standards.

• Support system testing in lab environments and field deployments.

• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues., The performance of this position may also occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering for robotics, automation, or embedded systems.

• Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time and embedded applications.

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and best coding practices.

• Experience with integrating and processing data from sensors (IMU, sonar, cameras, LIDAR, etc.).

• Knowledge of Linux-based development and deployment.

• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Webots, or similar).

• Familiarity with software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing frameworks).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering for robotics, automation, or embedded systems.

• Experience with ROS, middleware communication (e.g., DDS, ZeroMQ, MQTT), and distributed systems.

• Experience with underwater robotics or marine autonomy.

• Familiarity with network protocols, edge computing, and embedded systems.

• Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as CAN, serial, and Ethernet., * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to remain in a stationary position. The employee will be required to operate a computer and will consistently use other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. as necessary.
• The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The employee must possess the ability to observe details at close range.