Software Engineer - Dynamic Positioning (Marine DP)
Houston, TX
Software /
Full-time /
On-site
ENGINEERS WANTED for hazardous journey. Small wages, high voltages, long hours of difficult technical work, safe career choice doubtful. Riches and Glory in case of success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will work with a collaborative team of engineers to develop and implement dynamic positioning capabilities on autonomous surface vessels. You will also support Fleetzero's integration with and adaptation of existing DP systems on test vessels and customer assets and develop test environments for DP algorithms and systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and adapt new and existing DP systems for use aboard autonomous and DP2/3 vessels
- Select, develop, and optimize algorithms and filters needed for a reliable next-generation DP system that exceeds class and industry standards for reliability and efficiency
- Design and execute tests of DP systems in simulated and field environments
- Develop interfaces and integrations of DP systems with marine autonomy systems, vessel automation systems, power and energy management systems, and other vessel systems
Qualifications
- Direct experience in coding and development of DP algorithms, including Kalman filters and other algorithms relevant for marine station keeping and positioning
- Experience obtaining approval for software with marine classification societies such as ABS, DNV, LR, etc.
- Experience with DP2 and DP3 systems in offshore energy, diving, subsea support, or military applications
- Deep fundamental understanding of the physics, math, and software engineering concepts involved in marine dynamic positioning
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience architecting and coding new DP systems from scratch
- Knowledge of naval architecture or marine engineering
- Experience modifying and improving the codebase of existing DP systems
$127,000 - $157,000 a year
All roles are expected to include intermittent or occasional travel as the business needs.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full time offers and are considered part of Fleetzero's total compensation package.
Fleetzero does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
