Fleetzero · 4 months ago
Software Engineer - Dynamic Positioning (Marine DP)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$127K/yr - $157K/yrFleetzero is seeking engineers to develop and implement dynamic positioning capabilities on autonomous surface vessels. The role involves adapting existing DP systems and developing test environments for DP algorithms and systems.
BatteryFreight ServiceMarine Transportation
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full time offers and are considered part of Fleetzero's total compensation package.
Company
Fleetzero
Fleetzero is building battery electric cargo ships to affordably decarbonize ocean freight.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
2022-06-17Seed· $15.5M
Leadership Team
Michael Carter
Co-Founder
Steven Henderson
Co-Founder
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