Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Accelint is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. They are seeking a Senior Mission Software Engineer to build and integrate capabilities for Uncrewed Surface Vessel autonomy and mission software platform, focusing on operational user interfaces and Python-based integration services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver integrated concept demonstrations for USV workflows such as mission planning, integrating sensors, route execution monitoring, geofencing, vehicle status/health, and operator oversight
- Connect UI experiences to simulation/backends so demos reflect realistic vessel behaviors (telemetry cadence, state transitions, fault conditions, and mission events)
- Develop Python utilities and lightweight services to support concepts (adapters, data shaping, simulation hooks, replay tools, CLI utilities)
- Implement or integrate real-time interfaces (REST/WebSockets/streaming, pub/sub) to support high-rate telemetry and event-driven updates
- Work across containerized and orchestrated deployments: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes
- Integrate with and troubleshoot distributed messaging architectures common in autonomy stacks (e.g., Redis, DDS, pub/sub, streaming pipelines)
- Diagnose cross-service issues: networking, service discovery, QoS/config mismatches, environment variables, build/run drift, and runtime logs
- Add pragmatic test coverage (unit tests for core logic; smoke/e2e tests for mission flows) to keep concepts demo-ready
- Produce clear runbooks for 'push-button' demos: environment setup, data sources, simulation configuration, and troubleshooting
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- BS in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years working 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 (GPS/IMU, AIS, radar integration concepts, NMEA/NMEA2000)
- Experience supporting simulation-driven integration and replay (recorded logs, deterministic playback, scenario config)
- Experience with telemetry and messaging systems (Redis pub/sub, DDS, MQTT, Kafka, etc.)
- Experience integrating systems using APIs and real-time patterns (REST, WebSockets, streaming, pub/sub)
- Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional HSA and FSA
- Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
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