Robotics Engineer – PLC & Control Systems, Ocean Products

Triton Systems, Inc.•Chelmsford, MA

About The Position

Triton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results on time, on budget and have fun while doing it. 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 robotics engineer with an interest in developing marine systems, from initial concepts through prototype demonstrations and product commercialization. Triton Systems Ocean Systems group develops underwater vehicles (UUVs), surface vehicles (USVs), and their subsystems. Additionally, the Ocean Systems group develops systems for submarines, autonomous anchor systems for the defense, energy, and commercial sectors. Being innovative and providing technical problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team of researchers will be a major part of your work life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline (advanced degrees are a plus)
2+ years of relevant industry experience (candidates with up to ~10 years of experience will be considered)
Experience with PLC, HMI, and VFD programming
Knowledge of control systems, digital circuits, and power distribution design
Ability to develop software that interfaces with hardware systems including hydraulic systems
Hands-on aptitude with basic mechanical and electrical assemblies for prototyping and testing
Comfortable using basic hand tools in a lab or prototype environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative mindset and commitment to project success
Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with control systems, automation, or robotics applications
Direct experience with controlling hydraulic solenoids, pressure and proximity sensors for marine applications
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and structured development processes
Experience with motor control, sensing systems, and behavior architectures (e.g., finite state machines, behavior trees)
Experience with DAQ and signal conditioning
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and TCP/IP networking
Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB or LabVIEW
Ability to interpret or work with PFD and P&ID drawings
Experience with Wago controllers or similar PLC platforms
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages
Experience developing software for autonomous or unmanned systems (maritime systems a plus)
The Ocean Systems group does operate around, in and on the ocean, year-round and in foul weather. Willingness to go and work at-sea for the day (or a couple of days) is expected. Firsthand knowledge of working in this environment is desired.

Responsibilities

Develop software architecture and implement software solutions based on technical requirements, specifications, and proposal objectives
Design control circuits and support system-level integration
Program and configure PLC, HMI, and VFD systems
Develop, document, and maintain engineering procedures and technical standards
Write software to interface with hardware and enable autonomous or semi-autonomous system behaviors
Integrate and test sensors and subsystems, including actuators, propulsion systems, LIDAR, stereo cameras, radar, and related components
Plan, execute, and iterate software testing activities in laboratory and field environments
Produce reliable, maintainable, and testable code
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve design goals
Contribute to technical proposals and solution development for customer needs
Present technical progress and results to internal teams and customers, including non-technical audiences
Prepare periodic technical and progress reports for ongoing projects