Senior Mission Software Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Mission Software Engineer (Python): Build and integrate concept capabilities for Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) autonomy and a mission software platform with an accent on sensor/telemetry ingestion, operator-facing workflows, and simulation-driven integration. Focus on connecting real-time data streams, developing Python adapters and tooling, and troubleshooting orchestrated multi-service deployments to deliver maintainable USV mission demos.

Location: Panama City, FL (On-site/Hybrid/Remote; remote candidates must travel frequently)

Salary: 129,737 - 155,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company connecting sensing to action across the connected battlespace.

What you will do

• Deliver integrated USV concept demonstrations for mission planning, sensor integration, route execution monitoring, geofencing, vehicle status/health, and operator oversight.
• Connect UI experiences to simulation/backends so demos reflect realistic telemetry cadence, state transitions, fault conditions, and mission events.
• Develop Python utilities and lightweight services (adapters, data shaping, simulation hooks, replay tools, CLI utilities) for concept integration.
• Implement real-time interfaces (REST/WebSockets/streaming, pub/sub) to support high-rate telemetry and event-driven updates.
• Orchestrate and troubleshoot containerized deployments using Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes; integrate with messaging architectures (Redis, DDS, pub/sub, streaming pipelines).
• Add pragmatic test coverage and produce runbooks for push-button demos (environment setup, data sources, simulation configuration, troubleshooting).

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of experience with Python for services, tooling, or automation scripts.
• Familiarity with autonomy/robotics concepts (mission states, control modes, fail-safes, safety constraints).
• Exposure to maritime/USV data sources and integration concepts (GPS/IMU, AIS, radar integration, NMEA/NMEA2000).
• Experience with simulation-driven integration and replay (recorded logs, deterministic playback, scenario configuration).
• U.S. national security clearance: active clearance or ability to receive and maintain one; candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements: fully on-site, hybrid, or remote with frequent travel options.
• On-site/hybrid location: Panama City, FL; remote candidates must travel frequently (monthly or quarterly) to Panama City, FL.
• Quarterly travel to various remote test locations.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Company Holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; optional HSA and FSA.
• 401k matching, life insurance, disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess Python/services integration experience, autonomy/USV concepts, and simulation/replay workflows.
• Technical evaluation focused on real-time telemetry integration, orchestration troubleshooting, and maintainability practices.
• Clearance eligibility review based on U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. national security clearance.