Software Engineer - Maritime Autonomy (AUV/UUV)
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY is seeking an experienced, motivated mid-level Software Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in Ventura, CA. This is an opportunity to develop and test systems for our groundbreaking Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) Family of Systems and advanced navigation technology. You will work alongside subsea domain experts to develop autonomy software for AUVs and advanced navigation products. You will join a team of dedicated engineers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to deliver exceptional products and capabilities.
What You'll be Owning
Design, implement, and maintain software in C++, C#
Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to define software requirements and interfaces
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis architecture, coding, testing, integration, and documentation
Generate fully operational and tested code from design documents
Ensure adherence to coding standards, cybersecurity practices, and configuration management processes
Assist in integrating software with hardware systems, simulators, or lab testbeds
Prepare technical documentation, including design descriptions, diagrams, interface control documents, and test plans
Support field tests, demos, or deployment activities when required
Lead/contributing author on reports/papers and presents work at meetings when appropriate
Develops test plans/procedures and conducts testing for new developments as well as regression testing for existing software systems
What You Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Advanced experience in software engineering practices and principles as well as ability to apply them
Experience with autonomous systems software solutions
Experience with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN bus
Advanced experience in commonly used software development tools
Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD tools, and version control systems
Ability to write clear, grammatically correct documents with logical structure and deep technical content
Demonstrates excellence in technical discussions with internal and external collaborators
Displays professionalism both in the workplace and in customer interactions
U.S. Citizenship
What Would be Nice to Have
Experience with underwater vehicles, robotics, or maritime/defense systems
Experience with software configuration management tools
Active DoD clearance
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
The pay range for this position is: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
California Pay Range
$150,000—$170,000 USD