Software Systems Engineer jobs in Lowell, MA

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 software engineer with an interest in developing marine systems - from the initial concepts to demonstrating prototypes and commercialization of a product.

Triton's Ocean Systems group develops Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs): underwater vehicles (UUVs), surface vehicles (USVs), aerial vehicles (UAVs) and sub-systems of these. Additionally, the Ocean Systems group develops systems for submarines, wave energy systems and acoustic systems for the defense, energy and academic sectors.

Innovative technical problem solving within a multi disciplined 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 of ocean systems projects.
• Planning, conducting, and iterating software testing in the lab and in the field.
• 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.
• Composing technical proposals for solutions to customer needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent with experience; advanced degree(s) is a plus.
• Beginning your career to ten years of work experience will be considered.
• Development experience with C/C and/or Python.
• Development experience with middleware such as ROS 1 or 2 and MOOS
• Comfortable with being involved in three to four projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A system engineering mindset with a personal desire for the project's success.

Desired qualifications:

• Direct experience with listed job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
• Software development experience with unmanned systems; maritime systems 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 Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture (UMAA) a plus.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, 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 with DoD R&D projects, Navy programs, and/or SBIR programs.