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Vehicle Autonomy Integration Engineer

havocaiNorth Kingstown, RIAutonomy
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Salary
$150K – $185K
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits engineers with a background in hardware-software integration who want to work on autonomous vehicles and robotic platforms in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The Vehicle Autonomy Integration Engineer position involves bringing autonomy software into physical systems like drones, ground vehicles, and autonomous vessels.

Role Overview

The Vehicle Autonomy Integration Engineer at HavocAI involves direct, hands-on work where autonomy software meets physical hardware. The position requires supporting system bring-up, validating vehicle behavior, debugging interfaces, and participating in field tests on a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate HavocAI autonomy software onto new and existing robotic platforms, including autonomous vessels, drones, and ground vehicles.
Configure and troubleshoot command and telemetry paths between autonomy software and low-level vehicle systems.
Integrate and debug sensors such as GPS/INS, IMUs, cameras, radar, and lidar over standard protocols.
Support system bring-up, bench testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, sea trials, flight tests, and field demonstrations.
Diagnose issues across software, networking, embedded hardware, sensors, power, and controls using logs and telemetry.
Build scripts, configuration files, tools, and interface documentation to streamline future platform integrations.
Partner with autonomy, embedded software, hardware, field operations, and product teams to enhance system reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience integrating software with real hardware such as robotic platforms, vehicles, sensors, actuators, or embedded systems.
Programming or scripting experience in C++, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Familiarity with Linux environments and troubleshooting using command-line tools, logs, telemetry, and network diagnostics.
Working knowledge of hardware or network interfaces like CAN, serial, Ethernet, UDP/TCP, or MQTT.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule in North Kingstown, RI, with up to 25% travel for field testing and deployments.

Nice to Have

Experience with ROS or ROS 2 and distributed robotics architectures.
Familiarity with autopilot ecosystems such as MAVLink, ArduPilot, PX4, MAVSDK, MAVROS, QGroundControl, or Mission Planner.
Knowledge of vehicle control systems, actuators, motor controllers, and safety interfaces.
Experience with edge-compute platforms like Docker, embedded Linux, or NVIDIA Jetson.
Active or prior security clearance.

Skills and Tools

C++
Python
Bash
Linux
ROS / ROS 2
CAN bus
Serial, Ethernet, UDP/TCP, MQTT, DDS
MAVLink, ArduPilot, PX4, MAVSDK, MAVROS
Docker, NVIDIA Jetson

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $150K to $185K with equity and bonus offers.
100% employer-paid health insurance, plus dental and vision insurance for employees and families.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) program with matching.
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced two-week minimum.
Work and home office stipend, Global Entry, and monthly health and wellness stipend.
16 weeks of paid parental leave.

About the Company

HavocAI is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy, building software-defined hardware that powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company focuses on optimizing mission performance and minimizing human risk in complex environments.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official HavocAI careers page.

Skills and tech stack

C++PythonBashLinuxROSROS 2CANEthernetUDP/TCPMQTTDDSMAVLinkArduPilotPX4MAVSDKMAVROSQGroundControlMission PlannerDockerNVIDIA Jetson

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Vehicle Autonomy Integration Engineer position located?

The role is based out of the North Kingstown, Rhode Island facility on a hybrid schedule, with up to 25% travel required for field testing and deployments.

What is the salary and benefits package for this role?

The salary ranges from $150K to $185K with offered equity and bonuses. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO with a two-week minimum, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, stipends for wellness and home offices, and employer-paid life insurance.

Are there citizenship or security clearance requirements?

Yes, applicants must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

What level of experience is HavocAI hiring for this role?

HavocAI is hiring several engineers across multiple experience levels, ranging from early-career engineers to senior and staff-level technical leaders.

What programming languages are required?

Programming or scripting experience in C++, Python, Bash, or similar languages is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official havocai careers page.

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