Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) is an onsite role based in Newburyport, MA, with a salary range of $138,900 - $180,600 per year. This position supports the Autonomous and Undersea Systems (AUS) division, which develops advanced maritime technology for defense and commercial partners. This role exists to design, implement, and maintain software for unmanned maritime vehicles, including USVs, UUVs, and ROVs. The engineer will participate in the full product lifecycle, from initial architecture and prototyping to integration, testing, and final delivery, ensuring high-quality solutions for complex maritime challenges.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, unit test, and maintain software in C/C++, Python, and other languages on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms.
• Support software modeling, simulation, and integration activities.
• Develop technical concepts, tradeoffs, and performance estimates.
• Participate in the full software product lifecycle and technical reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

newburyport ma

saab

senior software engineer

c++

python

embedded systems

defense

maritime

$138.9k-$180.6k/yr

no on-call

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• tuition and student loan assistance
• paid time off
• disability coverage.

Why this role

Opportunity to witness systems operated at sea; work on cutting-edge unmanned maritime technology.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.