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About Us

HavocAI is an innovative defense technology company making scalable maritime autonomy a reality. We are pioneering an end-to-end solution for planning, tasking, and control of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). As we continue to grow, we seek motivated individuals to join our energetic, creative, and innovative team passionate about maritime robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment that values collaboration and idea sharing. We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to participate in all product stages from research and development to design, manufacture, installation, and final commissioning.

About The Role

As a Mission Software Engineer at HavocAI, you will be at the forefront of innovation, solving real-world technical challenges across networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and beyond. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of solutions, ensuring seamless operation of HavocAI's products to achieve critical outcomes for our customers.

This role demands a pragmatic approach—balancing expediency, scalability, and engineering excellence—while maintaining a relentless "mission-first" mindset.

Note: This position will sit in Honolulu, Hawaii for at least the first 6 months to support deployment and integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and deliver solutions: Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets mission objectives.
2. Improve mission capabilities: Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for operational needs, collaborating with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities.
3. Collaborate across teams: Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
4. Analyze and monitor: Create and use performance metrics for debugging and monitoring systems.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve: Identify root causes of issues, propose solutions, and coordinate next steps.
6. Partner with end-users: Collaborate with customers to translate needs into features, balancing user experience with technical constraints.
7. Real-world deployment: Travel up to 30% to build, test, and deploy capabilities in operational environments.

Qualifications

1. Strong engineering background, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
2. 3+ years experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux environment.
3. Experience with data processing and analysis software solutions.
4. Ability to understand complex systems and codebases quickly.
5. Passion for mission-critical software with real-world impact.
6. Must be a U.S. citizen.
7. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience with multi-agent autonomous systems in real-world scenarios.
2. Familiarity with robotics frameworks like ROS or MOOS-IvP.
3. Experience with flight systems, safety-critical software, or hardware integration.
4. Understanding of distributed networks and messaging standards.
5. Knowledge of military systems and tactics.

Location

• This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you and dependents.
• 401k with employer match.
• Unlimited PTO with at least 2 weeks minimum.
• 16-week paid parental leave.
• Generous equity package.

Our Values

• Innovation, Integrity, Mission-Driven, Forward-Leaning, Ownership, Servant Leadership.

HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected statuses.