Senior Autonomy Engineer

Skip To Job Description We’re not just commanding and controlling vessels. We’re plotting the future course of a critical $436B industry. Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering advanced perception and autonomous command and control systems for the marine and maritime industries. As a fast-growing technology startup, Sea Machines is applying practical AI and machine learning to develop systems that increase the safety, efficiency and performance of ships, workboats and commercial passenger vessels. OUR VALUES Integrity Respect Curiosity Agility Discourse Determination Excellence Fun Senior Autonomy Engineer Boston, MA Full Time Experienced Share Sea Machines Robotics Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying Physical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, and which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity.www.sea-machines.com Job SummaryWe 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 DutiesDevelop, test, and integrate advanced marine autonomy behaviorsDevelop 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 layersDebug and resolve complex field issuesParticipate in on-vessel trials and performance validationCollaborate cross-functionally with Controls, UI, Simulation, and Customer SupportQualifications and SkillsBS 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 frameworksStrong understanding of behavior-based autonomy architectures, and vehicle dynamics and kinematics.Experience debugging distributed systems in Linux environmentsFamiliarity with Docker-based deployment workflowsExperience working with real-world robotic systemsComfortable with a fast-paced development schedule.Job Type: Full-time Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insurance Share Apply Apply for this position Required* First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Phone* Address Resume* We've received your resume. Click here to update it. Attach resume or Paste resume Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume Paste your resume here or Attach resume file Are you a US Citizen?* -- No answer --YesNo, but I am authorized to work in the USNo How many years of autonomy engineering experience do you have?* -- No answer --<55-1010+ Are you willing and able to come into the Boston office a minimum of 3 days per week?* -- No answer --YesNo Human Check* Submit Application