Sea Machines Robotics

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Sea Machines Robotics$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; MS or PhD preferred.
  • 4+ years of C++ and Python software development experience for commercial products.
  • 4+ years in developing algorithms for autonomous systems (path planning, sensor fusion, SLAM).
  • Hands-on experience with robotics middleware frameworks such as MOOS-IvP or ROS.
  • Strong understanding of behavior-based autonomy architectures, vehicle dynamics, and kinematics.
  • Experience in debugging distributed systems in Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with Docker-based deployment workflows and real-world robotic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and integrate advanced marine autonomy behaviors.
  • Extend the autonomy API layer.
  • Create advanced algorithms for autonomous systems.
  • Maintain software and user documentation.
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions for autonomy and API layers.
  • Debug and resolve complex field issues.
  • Participate in on-vessel trials and performance validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Controls, UI, Simulation, and Customer Support.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to join existing software team working on advanced autonomy software for our marine product. The candidate will work closely with the user interface team, system team, artificial intelligence team, and customer support team.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Develop, test, and integrate advanced marine autonomy behaviors
  • Develop and extend our autonomy API layer.
  • Develop advanced algorithms for autonomous systems.
  • Maintain software documentation and assist in the development of user documentation.
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions across autonomy and API layers
  • Debug and resolve complex field issues
  • Participate in on-vessel trials and performance validation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Controls, UI, Simulation, and Customer Support

Qualifications and Skills
  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or other related engineering field required, MS or PhD preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in C++ and Python software development for commercial products.
  • 4+ years of experience developing algorithms for autonomous systems - path planning, sensor fusion, SLAM.
  • Hands-on experience with MOOS-IvP, ROS, or similar robotics middleware frameworks
  • Strong understanding of behavior-based autonomy architectures, and vehicle dynamics and kinematics.
  • Experience debugging distributed systems in Linux environments
  • Familiarity with Docker-based deployment workflows
  • Experience working with real-world robotic systems
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced development schedule.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

About Sea Machines Robotics

Sea Machines Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops autonomous control and perception systems for marine vessels. The company was founded in 2015 and has quickly become a leader in the field of autonomous marine technology. Sea Machines Robotics' systems are used by commercial and government customers to increase the safety, efficiency, and performance of their vessels. The company's technology has been used in a variety of applications, including search and rescue, surveying, and oil spill response. Sea Machines Robotics is committed to advancing the use of autonomous technology in the marine industry and helping its customers achieve their goals.
Learn more about Sea Machines Robotics
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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