Mission Software Engineer - San Diego

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Own and Deliver Solutions: Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets mission objectives.
• Improve Mission Capabilities: Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for specific operational needs, collaborating with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities to broader use cases.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Analyze and Monitor: Create and leverage performance metrics for debugging and monitoring deployed systems.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of system issues, propose solutions, and coordinate next steps.
• Partner with End-Users: Collaborate with customers and end-users to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with technical constraints.
• Real-World Deployment

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, ideally in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 3+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.
• Experience building software solutions that involve significant data processing and analysis.
• Ability to navigate and understand complex systems and established codebases quickly.
• Passion for working on mission-critical software with real-world impact.
• Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems deployed in real-world scenarios.
• Familiarity with robotics and autonomy frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP.
• Experience working with flight systems, safety-critical software, or hardware integration.
• Understanding of distributed communication networks and messaging standards.
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics.

Location

• Must be based in the San Diego, CA area or willing to relocate.
• Onsite presence is required.