Clearwater, Florida, United States · On-site
Director of Mission Software Full-Time | Contingent Upon Contract Award | Option for Contractor or Employee Status Location: Clearwater, FL - Onsite Role Overview Marcurius is building next-generation autonomous systems …
Skills: Software Architecture, Autonomy Frameworks, Sensor Integration, Engineering Leadership, Distributed Systems
Clearwater, Florida, United States · On-site
Full-Time | Contingent Upon Contract Award Location: Onsite - Tampa, FL About Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is a fast-growing defense technology company headquartered in the Tampa Ba…
Skills: ROS 2, C++, Python, Robotics Software Architecture, Sensor Fusion
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Lead the development of software platforms for next-generation autonomous systems, including autonomy frameworks and operator interfaces. Build and manage the software engineering team while ensuring successful transition from development to operational deployment.
Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of leading teams in robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors. Must have expertise in distributed systems and the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Director of Mission Software
Full-Time | Contingent Upon Contract Award | Option for Contractor or Employee Status
Location: Clearwater, FL - Onsite
Marcurius is building next-generation autonomous systems designed to operate across complex and contested environments.
The Director of Mission Software will lead the development of the software platforms that power these systems. This includes autonomy frameworks, mission software, sensor integration, and operator interfaces that enable unmanned platforms to perceive, decide, and act.
This role sits at the center of Marcurius’ technical capability and works closely with the Chief Engineer, AI Development Director, and R&D Director to translate advanced technology into operational Defense systems.
The successful candidate will build and lead the software engineering capability responsible for delivering robust, scalable, and secure software platforms that support real-world deployments.
This role combines technical leadership, architecture ownership, and team building in a fast-moving Defense technology environment.
This position will require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Define the software architecture supporting Marcurius autonomous platforms, including:
Ensure systems are scalable, modular, and deployable across multiple platforms.
Work closely with the Chief Engineer and technical teams to integrate software with:
Ensure reliable system performance in operational environments.
Build and lead the software engineering team responsible for delivering Marcurius’ core software capability.
Establish strong engineering practices including:
Ensure software systems transition successfully from development to operational capability.
Support:
We are looking for a software leader who combines strong systems thinking with experience delivering complex technical platforms.
Why Marcurius
Marcurius is a people-first, execution-focused organization assembling a high-impact team of Engineers and Operators. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape real-world systems, support strategic national security priorities, and be part of an incredibly exciting journey - building the foundations of a next-generation Defense technology company.
Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, mission-driven team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We strongly encourage applications from veterans and individuals with experience in maritime, defense, and advanced technology sectors.
We design, build and integrate battle proven multi-domain, multi-platform & multi-mission unmanned solutions
Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is a fast-growing Defense technology company based in the Tampa Bay area, Florida. Founded by U.S. and U.K. veterans, the team brings decades of frontline experience across Special Operations and Intelligence missions, with a deep understanding of asymmetric warfare and the real-world use of unmanned systems - from the tactical edge to strategic effect. Marcurius is building a new kind of unmanned systems company: multi-domain, multi-platform, and relentlessly mission-driven. We integrate battle-proven platforms, in-service effects, resilient C2 architectures, cutting edge autonomy and operator-led doctrine to deliver capability that works in the real world - not just on paper. Our first major focus is the rapid delivery of a world-class fleet of Unmanned Surface Vessels, purpose-built for modern, contested environments.
Offices: 3703 131st Ave N, Clearwater, Florida 33762, US
View all jobs at MarcuriusWe design, build and integrate battle proven multi-domain, multi-platform & multi-mission unmanned solutions
Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is a fast-growing Defense technology company based in the Tampa Bay area, Florida. Founded by U.S. and U.K. veterans, the team brings decades of frontline experience across Special Operations and Intelligence missions, with a deep understanding of asymmetric warfare and the real-world use of unmanned systems - from the tactical edge to strategic effect. Marcurius is building a new kind of unmanned systems company: multi-domain, multi-platform, and relentlessly mission-driven. We integrate battle-proven platforms, in-service effects, resilient C2 architectures, cutting edge autonomy and operator-led doctrine to deliver capability that works in the real world - not just on paper. Our first major focus is the rapid delivery of a world-class fleet of Unmanned Surface Vessels, purpose-built for modern, contested environments.
Offices: 3703 131st Ave N, Clearwater, Florida 33762, US
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