Software Computer Robotics Engineer - PLC & Control Systems
Ocean Products Company Summary
Triton Systems Inc combines 30 years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense security aerospace energy environmental sustainability and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges meet our customers toughest requirements and deliver high-impact results on time on budget and have fun while doing it.
Are you Driven to Innovate?
Triton Systems develops new exciting innovative products for the maritime environment. The Ocean Systems group is seeking a hands-on robotics engineer with an interest in developing marine systems from initial concepts through prototype demonstrations and product commercialization.
Triton Systems Ocean Systems group develops underwater vehicles UUVs surface vehicles USVs and their subsystems. Additionally, the Ocean Systems group develops systems for submarines autonomous anchor systems for the defense energy and commercial sectors. Being innovative and providing technical problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team of researchers will be a major part of your work life.
Responsibilities
• Develop software architecture and implement software solutions based on technical requirements specifications and proposal objectives • Design control circuits and support system-level integration • Program and configure PLC HMI and VFD systems • Develop document and maintain engineering procedures and technical standards • Write software to interface with hardware and enable autonomous or semi-autonomous system behaviors • Integrate and test sensors and subsystems including actuators propulsion systems LIDAR stereo cameras radar and related components • Plan execute and iterate software testing activities in laboratory and field environments • Produce reliable maintainable and testable code • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve design goals • Contribute to technical proposals and solution development for customer needs • Present technical progress and results to internal teams and customers including non-technical audiences • Prepare periodic technical and progress reports for ongoing projects
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related discipline • Advanced degrees are a plus • 2 years of relevant industry experience • Candidates with up to ~10 years of experience will be considered
Desired Qualifications
• Direct experience with control systems automation or robotics applications • Direct experience with controlling hydraulic solenoids pressure and proximity sensors for marine applications • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and structured development processes • Experience with motor control sensing systems and behavior architectures e.g. finite state machines behavior trees • Experience with DAQ and signal conditioning • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and TCPIP networking • Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB or LabVIEW • Ability to interpret or work with PFD and P&ID drawings • Experience with Wago controllers or similar PLC platforms • Proficiency in CC Python or similar programming languages • Experience developing software for autonomous or unmanned systems maritime systems a plus
Working Conditions
The Ocean Systems group does operate around in and on the ocean year-round and in foul weather. Willingness to go and work at-sea for the day or a couple of days is expected. Firsthand knowledge of working in this environment is desired.
Salary and Benefits
Base salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications. Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident. Triton Systems Headquarters is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Recruiters, we do not require any assistance for this opening. Please, NO phone calls or emails. Triton Systems is a U.S. Government contractor, therefore, we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes.
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