Mission Operations Engineer

TL;DR

Mission Operations Engineer: Deploying, validating, and improving autonomous surface vessels with an accent on detailed testing, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on ensuring systems meet rigorous technical and operational standards, troubleshooting autonomy, networking, and onboard hardware or software during test events.

Location: On-site in Austin, Texas

Company

hirify.global Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

What you will do

• Develop a deep understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system.
• Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance pertaining to autonomous navigation, perception, communications, and sensor integration.
• Diagnose and perform real-time troubleshooting of autonomy, networking, and onboard hardware or software during test events.
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCCA) and issue triage workflows after field anomalies, with reporting to relevant review boards to eliminate repeat issues.
• Lead planning and execution of test cases to validate software updates, autonomy behaviors, and integrated system functionality.
• Create post-mission reports with detailed logs, data plots, issue summaries, and engineering feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills (HW/SW) and ability to work effectively in challenging field conditions such as off-shore in open water.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems used in autonomous vessels.
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Experience with sensor integration such as EO/IR, radar, IMU, and data processing.
• Experience with integration and testing of multi-disciplinary integrated systems.
• Experience with robotics, AI, or machine learning applications.
• Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages and CLI environment.
• Familiarity with maritime operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, with hirify.global paying 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents under the basic plans.
• Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.