# Forward Deployed Engineer Intern

**Company**: Autonomous Surface Vessel Organisation
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: internship
**Job type**: internship
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/saronic/fd6beae0-1af2-45d9-ad84-02f48e7ae643
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_84dda1a5-08b

## Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and talented Forward Deployed Engineer Intern to work on real-world problems that contribute directly to the development of our autonomous surface vessels. You will gain hands-on experience in software development, testing, and integration, and work alongside experienced engineers to tackle complex challenges in autonomy, sensor fusion, and real-time processing.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing computer science, software engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field, and eager to make an impact on the front line of maritime autonomy. All interns will be supported and mentored by experienced Forward Deployed Engineers.

Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and test software components for autonomous systems, including navigation algorithms, sensor integration, and communication protocols

- Collaborate with the team to develop and optimise algorithms for real-time decision-making, path planning, and object detection

- Assist in the development of testing frameworks and participate in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate software performance in simulated and real-world environments

- Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and networking issues that arise during deployments

- Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test plans

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware components

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field

- Programming skills in Python, C++, Typescript, Javascript, or Rust

- Basic understanding of robotics principles, autonomous systems, and sensor technologies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

- Willingness to travel, spending time in the field testing and improving ASV systems in real-world maritime settings

Physical Demands

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

- Occasional standing and walking within the office

- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Additional Information

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

## Skills

### Required
- Python
- C++
- Typescript
- Javascript
- Rust
- Robotics principles
- Autonomous systems
- Sensor technologies