Mission Operations Engineer (Platform)

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system.
• Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance pertaining to autonomous navigation, perception, communications, and sensor integration, among other vessel functionalities.
• Diagnose and perform real-time troubleshooting of autonomy, networking, and onboard hardware or software during test events.
• Implement solutions for testing, safety of vessel operations, and system robustness to maximize efficiency.
• Own data logging and telemetry monitoring systems; ensure data integrity for post-test analysis.
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCCA) and issue triage workflows after field anomalies, with reporting to relevant review boards to eliminate repeat issues.
• Maintain autonomous vessels and test environments, including vessel and support craft operations, through the use of telemetry tools and onboard diagnostics to enhance reliability of all equipment and products.
• Ensure testing aligns with DoD performance, compliance, and safety standards when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)