Who We Are 

We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top tier investors. Our team is designing and building autonomous and highly producible ships that can serve multiple missions on the open ocean. 

The Role:  
You will lead the development and integration of sensor systems on our autonomous ships, playing a key role in shaping the future of naval technology. We are seeking someone who thrives as part of a purpose-driven team.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Define sensor system specifications based on application requirements, including environmental sensing, navigation, and diagnostics. 

• Design, integrate, and optimize sensor arrays for real-time data acquisition and processing. 

• Select and manage third-party sensor suppliers and integration partners. 

• Conduct signal processing, data analysis, and validation experiments to ensure sensor accuracy and reliability in harsh maritime environments. 

• Develop calibration and diagnostic procedures for sensor systems. 

• Implement embedded software and firmware to interface with various sensor types, ensuring robust communication and data integrity. 

• Collaborate closely with autonomy software team to develop and implement sensor fusion algorithms to enhance situational awareness and decision-making. 

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (software, electrical, mechanical, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of sensor systems with other onboard systems. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. 

Who You Are: 

• Solid background in sensor technologies, signal processing, and real-time data acquisition. 

• Experience with various sensor modalities, such as IMUs, LiDAR, cameras, GNSS, radar, sonar, and environmental sensors. 

• Strong understanding of sensor fusion techniques and algorithm development. 

• Practical and hands-on. Comfortable with hardware integration, debugging, and testing in field environments. 

• Internal drive to seek excellence. You are curious and constantly learning and you inspire those around you to be their best. 

• Ability to thrive under pressure and time constraints. Highly motivated, self-starter with great attention to detail and a big-picture systems-level understanding. 

• History of working through ambiguity and developing sensor systems from a clean sheet, including software architecture, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, and deployment. 

• Thrive working in a high-performance team with a “get it done attitude” and a distaste for bureaucracy and waste. 

Nice To Haves: 

• Experience with embedded programming in C/C++ and Python. 

• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) for sensor integration and control. 

• Experience with real-time sensor data processing and machine learning techniques. 

• Experience on the ocean and an understanding of maritime environmental factors affecting sensors. 

• Ability to obtain and hold a US secret security clearance. 

What We Offer 

• Incredibly high-caliber teammates - you’ll work directly with our co-founders and technical leads 

• A mission-driven environment designing technology that protects American lives and democracy 

• Significant ownership and influence over how reliability and quality are built at scale 

• A fast-paced, creative culture that values clarity, teamwork, and decisive execution 

• Equal opportunity employer. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor or transfer visas 

Compensation

• Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000 annual base salary
• Additional compensation: Startup equity options
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO
• Final compensation will depend on experience and skill level