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Mission Software Engineer

United States, San Diego 140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 08, 2026
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As a Mission Software Engineer at HavocAI, you’ll be at the heart of delivering autonomy where it matters most — in the field, alongside our customers, solving real-world challenges. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about building, deploying, and owning software that ensures our autonomous systems perform flawlessly in operational environments. You’ll work across networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics to create mission-ready solutions that directly impact national security and maritime operations. From developing new capabilities to troubleshooting live deployments, you’ll balance speed, scalability, and engineering excellence with a relentless mission-first mindset.

Job Responsibility

  • Own and Deliver Solutions: Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets mission objectives
  • Improve Mission Capabilities: Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for specific operational needs, collaborating with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities to broader use cases
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Analyze and Monitor: Create and leverage performance metrics for debugging and monitoring deployed systems
  • Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of system issues, propose solutions, and coordinate next steps
  • Partner with End-Users: Collaborate with customers and end-users to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with technical constraints

Requirements

  • Strong engineering background, ideally in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 3+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment
  • Experience building software solutions that involve significant data processing and analysis
  • Ability to navigate and understand complex systems and established codebases quickly
  • Passion for working on mission-critical software with real-world impact
  • Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance
  • Must be based in the San Diego, CA area or willing to relocate
  • Onsite presence is required

Nice to have

  • Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems deployed in real-world scenarios
  • Familiarity with robotics and autonomy frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP
  • Experience working with flight systems, safety-critical software, or hardware integration
  • Understanding of distributed communication networks and messaging standards
  • Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics

What we offer

  • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
  • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
  • Equity Package
  • Work / Home Office Stipend
  • Global Entry
  • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
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