Robotics Engineer (Software and Controls), Unmanned Maritime Systems

Robotics Engineer (Software and Controls), Unmanned Maritime Systems

Company Summary

Triton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results on time, on budget and have fun while doing it.

Are you Driven to Innovate? Triton Systems develops new, exciting, innovative products for the maritime environment. The Ocean Systems group is seeking a hands-on robotics engineer with an interest in developing marine systems, from initial concepts through prototype demonstrations and product commercialization.

Triton Systems Ocean Systems group develops Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs): underwater vehicles (UUVs), surface vehicles (USVs), aerial vehicles (UAVs), and their subsystems. Additionally, the Ocean Systems group develops systems for submarines, autonomous anchor systems, wave energy systems, and acoustic systems for the defense, energy, and academic sectors. Being innovative and providing technical problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team of researchers will be a major part of your work life.

Responsibilities will include

• Developing software architecture and writing software to meet requirements and specifications from technical solicitations and proposals.
• Ability to write software to interface hardware and create autonomous behavior components for customer applications, including integrating actuators, propulsion systems, LIDAR, stereo cameras, radar, etc.
• Planning, conducting, and iterating software testing in the lab and in the field.
• Create highly reliable, maintainable, and testable code.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve design objectives.
• Contributing to composing technical proposals for solutions to customer needs.
• Presenting program progress and technical results to peers and to customers, who may not have a technical background.
• Writing periodic progress reports for customers on projects you are working on.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• A four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent with experience; advanced degree(s) are a plus.
• 4+ years of Industry Experience required.
• Candidates at the beginning of their career or with up to 10 years of experience will be considered.
• Experience developing with C/C++ or Python.
• Development experience with middleware such as ROS 2 and MOOS (desired) or ArduPilot (desired).
• Able to develop and assemble basic mechanical and electrical assemblies to test software and assist assembly of prototypes.
• Basic knowledge of how to use hand tools is a requirement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• System engineering mindset and commitment to project success.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience with the listed job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
• Experience in motor control, robot sensing, and behavior architectures (e.g., finite state machines or behavior trees).
• Experience writing software for unmanned systems. Maritime systems are a plus.
• Experience in defining, selecting, and installing various marine sensors (LiDAR, RADAR, SONAR, etc.) is preferred. Having a clear understanding of each sensor's limitations in the marine environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with typical sensors and payloads used on unmanned systems.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment and on single-board computers (SBCs).
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Familiarity with common version control systems, such as GitHub, GitLab, SVN.
• Familiarity with SLAM, CV, ML, or AI.
• Experience with field testing; experience at-sea testing a plus.
• Experience working in a distributed work environment with team members off-site/remote.
• Experience with DoD R&D projects, Navy programs, and/or SBIR programs.

The Ocean Systems group does operate around, in and on the ocean, year-round and in foul weather. Willingness to go and work at-sea for the day (or a couple of days) is expected. Firsthand knowledge of working in this environment is desired.

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens and may be subject to a security investigation.

Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. We are looking for individuals with confidence and the right stuff. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Triton Systems' Headquarters is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we remain committed to hiring and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.