HavocAI · 5 hours ago

Head of Engineering - Autonomy

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Marine Technology

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U.S. Citizen Only

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Responsibilities

Define the overarching vision and roadmap for autonomy, aligning technical priorities with organizational objectives.

Drive innovation in AI/ML algorithms, sensor fusion, navigation, and decision-making to maintain industry leadership.

Direct the development of perception, path planning, and real-time control algorithms across multiple platforms.

Implement rigorous simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing to validate performance in diverse marine conditions.

Coordinate with hardware teams, product management, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of autonomy software with vessel systems.

Align deliverables with project timelines and strategic goals, enabling cohesive, high-performing solutions.

Recruit, mentor, and lead multidisciplinary autonomy engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional growth across all autonomy functions.

Oversee quality management processes, including code reviews and rigorous testing of autonomy components.

Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.

Develop and manage autonomy-related budgets, optimizing resource allocation to meet project milestones.

Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain on-schedule, on-budget delivery.

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Computer ScienceRoboticsElectrical EngineeringEmbedded SystemsSensor FusionAI/ML AlgorithmsC++PythonROSReal-time SystemsMaritime Domain KnowledgeSafety-Critical Applications