Embedded Software Engineer

HavocAI • North Kingstown, RI

1d • $120,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HavocAI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead hardware/software development of embedded systems for their fleets of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). This role will be pivotal in advancing the reliability and functionality of their uncrewed surface vessels, enabling groundbreaking applications in defense, marine research, and environmental monitoring. In this role, you will collaborate on projects ranging from prototyping and testing of new USV platforms to leveraging existing capabilities to form distributed sensing networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar engineering discipline
• Proven experience developing, testing, and debugging embedded software for STM32 platforms using C/C++ with RTOS (e.g., ChibiOS, FreeRTOS).
• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols, including CAN and RS485; experience using bus analysis tools to measure performance and troubleshoot
• Experience working in a professional setting in a collaborative software development environment, using tools such as git, docker, Confluence, Jira, etc.
• Strong foundational electronics skills, including soldering, prototyping, debugging, and schematic interpretation.
• Ability to independently manage and execute prototype development projects.
• Must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to or extending PX4 or ArduPilot open-source autopilot codebases.
• Background in automotive or marine systems with distributed, bus-based architectures.
• Familiarity with implementing pub/sub architectures (e.g., DDS) on resource-constrained systems.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical assembly and use of standard shop tools.
• Experience with environmental or mission-critical applications of robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of robust low-level software control systems for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).
• Design, implement, and optimize drivers for various communication protocols such as CAN (J1939, NMEA2000, DroneCAN) and RS485 (ModBus).
• Integrate and test drivers for new subsystems, including motors, batteries, actuators, and sensors, by working with vendors or vendor-provided datasheets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware and autonomy engineers) to deliver software that abstracts hardware functions for both existing and new vehicle types.
• Set up, exercise, document, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments to enable robust system testing.
• Create and maintain software documentation, test schematics, and design notes for development projects.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior