Sitreps 2 Steercos · 12 hours ago
Junior Software & Operations Engineer
Coral Springs, FL
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expSitreps 2 Steercos is an advanced maritime technology company focused on improving ocean safety and sustainability through AI and robotics. They are seeking a Junior Software & Manufacturing Operations Engineer to act as the on-site technical representative at their manufacturing facility, ensuring systems are built correctly and shipped on schedule while bridging the gap between engineering teams and manufacturing partners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the company’s on-site technical liaison with the contract manufacturer
Monitor daily builds to ensure adherence to schedule and service-level agreements (SLAs)
Maintain accurate production records in the official Production Tracker / Logbook
Proactively identify and escalate risks, delays, or production bottlenecks
Deploy and configure the company’s software stack onto production systems
Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Validate system readiness prior to shipment
Remotely provision and configure companion tablets
Perform integration and connectivity testing
Ensure full production readiness before release
Perform hands-on QC inspections of finished electronics systems
Verify compliance with build specs, functional standards, and documentation requirements
Document defects and coordinate rework with the manufacturing team
Identify recurring issues and provide structured feedback to engineering
Coordinate outgoing shipments of finished goods, replacement units, and components
Manage return workflows for defective hardware
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages
Collaborate with the Global Supply & Logistics Manager to maintain production continuity
Act as the communication bridge between manufacturing and internal teams (supply chain, hardware, and software engineering)
Communicate engineering updates and build process changes clearly and accurately
Surface manufacturability challenges and improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
1–2 years of experience in software development related to robotics, electronics, or embedded systems
2+ years of experience with Python and shell scripting
Strong Linux experience (Ubuntu preferred)
Experience with remote access protocols such as SSH and VNC
Solid networking fundamentals (diagnosing connectivity issues, configuring routers/switches, troubleshooting VPNs)
Experience performing quality control or functional testing on electronics
Familiarity with production workflows, scheduling, or work orders
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Preferred
Spanish language proficiency
Experience coordinating shipments or logistics workflows
Experience in a factory, manufacturing, or assembly-line environment
Knowledge of inventory management practices or ERP systems
Ability to work independently in an on-site role while collaborating with remote teams
Company
Sitreps 2 Steercos
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase