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Senior Autonomy Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Senior$44M raised

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…

Skills: C++, Python, Path Planning, Sensor Fusion, SLAM

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Senior Autonomy Engineer

Sea Machines Robotics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • 401(k), Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Posted 3d ago
  • Apply by Sep 24
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and integrate advanced marine autonomy behaviors and algorithms while extending the autonomy API layer. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex field issues and validate performance during on-vessel trials.

Requirements

Requires a BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with a preference for an MS or PhD. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in C++, Python, and developing algorithms for autonomous systems like SLAM and path planning.

Full job description

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 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

Related keywords

AutonomyMarine RoboticsPhysical AIC++PythonPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMMOOS-IvPROSLinuxDockerVehicle DynamicsKinematicsDistributed SystemsAPI Layer

About Sea Machines Robotics

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Autonomous Command and Control and AI Computer Vision for the modern mariner.

Industry
Maritime Transportation
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Boston, MA
LinkedIn followers
20,754
Total funding
$44M

Sea Machines Robotics is the lead provider of advanced technology for the marine and maritime sector with a product line of autonomous control and navigation systems for defense and commercial boats and ships. With experienced management, world class automation engineers, and autonomy scientists; Sea Machines is a first-mover in the emerging space of marine autonomy. Sea Machines’ base is on the historic waterfront of East Boston, MA. Keep an eye out for our autonomous test vessels plying the seas. Sea Machines. Sea Better.

Offices: 266 Summer Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 , US

Autonomous BoatsMaritimeAutonomyMarine OperationsRoboticsDronesUnmanned VessselsUSVcomputer visionAutonomous workboats
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About Sea Machines Robotics

LinkedInVisit site

Autonomous Command and Control and AI Computer Vision for the modern mariner.

Industry
Maritime Transportation
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Boston, MA
LinkedIn followers
20,754
Total funding
$44M

Sea Machines Robotics is the lead provider of advanced technology for the marine and maritime sector with a product line of autonomous control and navigation systems for defense and commercial boats and ships. With experienced management, world class automation engineers, and autonomy scientists; Sea Machines is a first-mover in the emerging space of marine autonomy. Sea Machines’ base is on the historic waterfront of East Boston, MA. Keep an eye out for our autonomous test vessels plying the seas. Sea Machines. Sea Better.

Offices: 266 Summer Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 , US

Autonomous BoatsMaritimeAutonomyMarine OperationsRoboticsDronesUnmanned VessselsUSVcomputer visionAutonomous workboats
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