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Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA

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This role is in Textron System's Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com ... Engineer to join our team. We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing ...

Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA ยท On-site

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This role is in Textron System's Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com ... Engineer to join our team. We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing ...

Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA ยท On-site

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This role is in Textron System's Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com ... Engineer to join our team. We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing ...

Electrical Engineer

Monroeville, NJ ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

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Engineering Manager About Us: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT) provides intelligent maritime ... We also provide WAM-V ยฎ unmanned surface vehicles (USV's) and marine robotics services. The ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Richmond, CA ยท On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

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Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer Location: On-Site - Richmond, CA Reports to: VP of Technology ... We also provide WAM-V ยฎ unmanned surface vehicles (USV's) and marine robotics services. The ...

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$99K - $122K/yr

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jul ... Marine Engineering, Aerospace, etc.) is preferred. A master's in business administration (MBA) or ...

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$99K - $122K/yr

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jul ... Marine Engineering, Aerospace, etc.) is preferred. A master's in business administration (MBA) or ...

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Newport News, VA ยท On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jul ... Marine Engineering, Aerospace, etc.) is preferred. A master's in business administration (MBA) or ...

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Newport News, VA ยท On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

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ROBOTICS ENGINEER / ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jul ... Marine Engineering, Aerospace, etc.) is preferred. A master's in business administration (MBA) or ...

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Project Manager

Richmond, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

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You will partner closely with engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business development teams to help deliver innovative marine robotics systems from concept through ...

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How much do marine robotics engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine robotics engineer in the United States is $42.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marine robotics engineer?

Marine Robotics Engineers need strong backgrounds in mechanical or electrical engineering, robotics, and programming (often with degrees in relevant fields). Familiarity with design software (CAD), underwater navigation systems, embedded controllers, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or marine safety training are commonly valued. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills enable collaboration on multidisciplinary projects and field deployments. These capabilities are crucial for developing reliable robotic systems that operate in challenging and often unpredictable marine environments.

What does a marine robotics engineer do?

A Marine Robotics Engineer designs, develops, and operates robotic systems for underwater applications. These engineers work on autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and other robotic platforms used for ocean exploration, environmental monitoring, and industrial tasks like offshore drilling. They integrate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles to create reliable systems for deep-sea operations. Their work often involves programming, sensor integration, and optimizing robotics for harsh underwater conditions.

How much do marine robotics engineers make?

Marine robotics engineers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Advanced skills in robotics, programming, and underwater systems can lead to higher salaries, especially in research or specialized industries.
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Infographic showing various Marine Robotics Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,286 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Robotics Software Engineer

Zydro Marine Technologies, Inc

Newton, MA โ€ข On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

About Us
Zydro Marine Technologies is a venture-backed startup creating "The Geospatial Toolkit for Maritime". We're building the end-to-end ecosystem to collect, process & distribute nautical charts and other geospatial products for mission-critical usage across maritime autonomy, fleet management, and navigation applications.
We're a growing team of experts in geospatial data, marine robotics, and command & control software, and we're looking for talented, driven candidates to join us! If you love building beautiful maps, wrangling data sources, developing & testing unmanned systems, or hanging out on boats... this is the job for you.
The Role
We're hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to help develop a new platform for automated maritime survey and ISR data collection. In this role, you will design, build, integrate, and test software and hardware systems on unmanned maritime platforms.
We're looking for a generalist robotics engineer with strong software fundamentals, hands-on hardware integration experience, and solid systems engineering skillset. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building real-world robotic systems that operate in challenging, unstructured environments outside the lab.
What You'll Do
  • Design, develop and test software for unmanned maritime robotic systems
  • Develop and maintain autonomy software using frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP
  • Interface with lower-level flight controllers such as ArduPilot or PX4
  • Develop and tune vehicle guidance, navigation & control algorithms
  • Integrate sensors, payloads, compute, networking, and actuators
  • Develop software interfaces to devices using CAN-bus, NMEA 2000, J1939, MAVLink, etc.
  • Develop algorithms for simultaneous localization & mapping (SLAM) and multi-target tracking
  • Build tools for system diagnostics, logging, monitoring, replay, and post-mission analysis
  • Debug complex software and system integration issues in both lab and field environments
  • Deploy to the field to support field testing and iterative product development
  • Collaborate with a larger team to design a unified hardware and software architecture

Required Qualifications
  • 3-5+ years of professional software development or robotics engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar software or engineering background.
  • Programming experience in C++, Python, Rust, or similar systems-oriented languages
  • Strong familiarity with Linux-based systems and command-line tools
  • Experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded devices into production systems
  • Experience with vehicle and embedded communications protocols such as CAN, NMEA 2000, J1939, MAVLink, serial, or Ethernet
  • Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS, ROS 2, MOOS-IvP, ArduPilot, or similar
  • Comfortable working across software, electrical, mechanical, and operational disciplines
  • Experience using Git and modern software development workflows

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with maritime robotics or autonomous vehicle systems
  • Experience deploying robotic systems in field environments
  • Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS-based systems, or firmware development
  • Experience integrating navigation, perception, or mission sensors
  • Experience with simulation, automated testing, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, and deployment workflows
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware systems
  • Basic CAD or mechanical design experience
  • Comfortable supporting field operations and testing on a boat; able and willing to travel