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We are seeking a hands-on Systems Support &\nIntegration Engineer to support the integration, troubleshooting, testing, and fielding of\ncomplex unmanned vessel systems.\nThis role is well suited for an engineer with a computer engineering, electrical engineering, IT,\nrobotics, or related technical background who enjoys diagnosing problems across software,\nnetworks, electronics, sensors, and physical hardware. The successful candidate will work\ndirectly with onboard compute, communications equipment, cameras, radar, GNSS, autopilot\nhardware, vessel networks, power systems, and other integrated electronics.\nThe focus of this position is system diagnosis and troubleshooting. This engineer is expected\nto approach problems methodically, determine whether a failure originates in software,\nconfiguration, networking, power, wiring, hardware, or an interface between systems, and\ndrive the issue through verification and resolution.\nThis is a hands-on role. The engineer should be equally comfortable working from a Linux\nterminal, checking device connectivity, reviewing logs, and validating configurations as they\nare using a multimeter, inspecting wiring, replacing hardware, or working aboard a vessel\nduring integration and test.\nKey Responsibilities\nDiagnose and resolve faults across USV onboard systems, including compute, sensors,\ncommunications, cameras, radar, GNSS, autopilot hardware, vessel networks, and\nsupporting electronics.\nPerform structured troubleshooting of hardware, software, configuration, networking,\npower, wiring, sensor, and system-integration issues.\nDetermine root cause rather than relying solely on component swapping or temporary\nworkarounds.\nSupport vessel system checkout before testing, demonstrations, deliveries, and\ncustomer events.\nVerify that onboard systems are communicating, configured correctly, and operating as\nexpected prior to deployment.\nFt. Pierce, FL (On-site / In person)\nReview system logs, service status, device health, and other diagnostic information to\nisolate failures.\nTroubleshoot Linux-based onboard computers and embedded systems using tools such\nas SSH, command-line utilities, logs, and system services.\nPerform basic network troubleshooting involving IP addressing, Ethernet connectivity,\nstatic IPs, DHCP, switches, and device-to-device communications.\nPerform low-voltage DC electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter, including\nverification of power, continuity, grounding, fuses, relays, connectors, and wiring.\nIdentify recurring system issues and work with engineering teams to develop durable\ncorrective actions.\nRequired Qualifications\n1-4 years of experience in systems support, integration, field engineering, test\nengineering, robotics, embedded systems, IT/OT, or a related technical role.\nStrong hands-on troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, networking, power,\nwiring, and configuration.\nWorking familiarity with Linux, SSH, command-line tools, logs, and basic system\nconfiguration.\nBasic networking knowledge including IP addressing, Ethernet, DHCP, and static IP\nconfiguration.\nAbility to use a multimeter and troubleshoot basic low-voltage DC electrical systems.\nComfortable physically working on electronics and equipment aboard small vessels.\nAbility to read wiring diagrams, network diagrams, technical manuals, and interface\ndocumentation.\nU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.\nAbility to travel up to 50%.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems\nEngineering, Computer Science, Robotics, IT, or similar.\nExperience with USVs, UAS, UGVs, robotics, marine electronics, defense, aerospace,\nautomotive, or other complex integrated systems.\nExperience with NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded Linux systems.\nFamiliarity with radar, cameras, GNSS/INS, Starlink, RF communications, CAN,\nNMEA 2000, or serial interfaces.\nExperience with ArduPilot, ArduRover, PX4, MAVLink, or Pixhawk.\nExperience with Wireshark or similar troubleshooting tools.\nExperience with field testing, demonstrations, commissioning, or deployed systems.\nTravel & Working Conditions\nUp to 50% travel, including customer sites, test ranges, partner locations, and potential\nOCONUS travel.\nEarly starts, extended days, and occasional weekend work may be required around test\nevents.\nMust be comfortable working aboard vessels, outdoors, dockside, and in shop/test\nenvironments.\nMust be able to kneel, crouch, climb, access installed equipment, and lift\napproximately 25 lbs.\nPhysical Requirements and Working Environment\nThis role combines office and laboratory work with hands-on vessel integration and outdoor testing.\nAbility to manually lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to crawl, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, and work in confined or awkward spaces while installing, inspecting, and servicing equipment on and around vessels.\nAbility to safely board and move around boats, docks, and uneven or wet surfaces.\nComfortable working outdoors and in marine environments, including dockside activities and on-water testing.\nOccasional travel and schedule flexibility may be required to support trials and demonstrations.\nBackground Check\nThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.\nEEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure\nRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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