Software Engineer – Pocasset, MA
The Software Engineer at Confidential Client will design, develop, and maintain control system software for unmanned systems within the Uncrewed Systems business group. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions for advanced naval mission management tools, ensuring high-quality software development aligned with defense and marine research applications.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring Software Engineers to join an autonomy engineering team focused on unmanned systems (UUVs, USVs) and mission-management software. This role contributes to system-level autonomy, control software, and integration with a common operating picture used for naval mission management.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded and mission software for unmanned platforms.
- Implement control-system features and integrate software with an advanced common operating picture and fleet mission-management tools.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation: requirements, design, implementation notes, and test plans.
- Collaborate with systems, firmware, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate across product development lifecycle activities: requirements reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and defect resolution.
- Follow software development best practices, coding standards, and CI/CD workflows.
- Communicate technical findings, issues, and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Confidential Client hires across multiple experience levels; specific placement depends on background and interview results.
- Education & experience (hiring levels supported):
- Level 1: Bachelor’s in a related field (or HS diploma + 4 yrs relevant experience).
- Level 2: ~2 yrs relevant experience with Bachelor’s (or MS/alternate experience mix).
- Level 3 & 4: Mid to senior-level experience per role (see detailed ranges).
- 5+ years hands-on experience in embedded software programming (C++ and Python).
- Proven experience working on Linux-based systems.
- Strong software design, debugging, and testing skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Effective teamwork and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfortable multitasking and working in fast-paced mission-focused projects.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- 8+ years of software design, development, and test experience.
- Experience with mission-management systems, unmanned or manned Department of Defense systems.
- Experience with real-time or resource-constrained embedded platforms.
- Background in robotics, controls, or autonomy software.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated salary range: $65,930.00 — $175,000.00 per year (good-faith estimate based on role, location, and responsibilities). Final pay will depend on candidate experience, skills, and other factors.
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/savings plan (401k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.
- Opportunities for career development, training, and advancement within Mission Technologies.
Location & Role Details
- Location: Pocasset, MA (onsite or as required for program needs).
- Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, exempt.
- Travel: Typically 0–10% travel.
- Multiple experience levels considered; final level and offer depend on qualifications.
Reasonable Accommodations
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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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