Automation and Controls Engineer

Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup that is leading the new high-tech sector of autonomous technology for marine vessels. We are passionate about applying practical A.I. to the massive global ocean transportation market. Our products provide ships and workboats the intelligence to work remotely and give maritime operators the tools to effectively communicate with them. Based in Boston and operating globally, the company is crewed by an experienced team of mariners, engineers, coders, and autonomy scientists.
Sea Machiners get the unique opportunity to work in a very dynamic domain (the ocean world), serve and visit people and places around the planet, and solve challenges not seen in most other robotics sectors.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Automation and Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team in developing and deploying a growing product line of autonomous, situationally aware, and remotely operable marine control systems. This position will also collaborate with our autonomy team and perception teams to design industry leading control strategies.
Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and evaluate control algorithms for marine surface vehicles in simulated and real-world test environments.
• Design and implement control systems for our autonomous systems.
• Design fuel use & emissions reduction algorithm for autonomous fleets.
• Develop tuning and commissioning aids for use by our field engineers and technicians.
• Work cross-functionally with our software development and product teams to understand market requirements and provide solutions.
• Maintain software documentation and support field operations team with provisioning and commissioning.
• Participate in on-water testing.

Qualifications and Skills

• BS or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or another related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in control systems development.
• Expertise in control theory, including topics such as state estimation, model-based control, and stability analysis
• Experience with mathematical modeling, path planning, and control of mobile robots.
• Experience with developing autonomy software and robotics.
• Experience writing algorithms in Python and/or C++
• Experience with modern CI/CD workflows and Agile software development methodology.
• Experience with embedded control systems (embedded Linux, microcontrollers, PLC) is a plus.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and communications systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of control buses (CAN, RS422) is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with other functional teams to define requirements and goals.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and convincingly.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced development schedule

Job Type: Full-time 
Benefits: 
401(k) 
Dental insurance 
Disability insurance 
Flexible spending account 
Health insurance 
Life insurance 
Paid time off 
Parental leave 
Vision insurance