About Us

Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.

Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy .

About the Role

As a Mission Software Engineer at HavocAI, you’ll be at the heart of delivering autonomy where it matters most — in the field, alongside our customers, solving real-world challenges. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about building, deploying, and owning software that ensures our autonomous systems perform flawlessly in operational environments.

You’ll work across networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics to create mission-ready solutions that directly impact national security and maritime operations. From developing new capabilities to troubleshooting live deployments, you’ll balance speed, scalability, and engineering excellence with a relentless mission-first mindset.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and want to see your work tested and proven in the real world, this role offers the chance to make an immediate and meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Own and Deliver Solutions: Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets mission objectives.

Improve Mission Capabilities: Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for specific operational needs, collaborating with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities to broader use cases.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.

Analyze and Monitor: Create and leverage performance metrics for debugging and monitoring deployed systems.

Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of system issues, propose solutions, and coordinate next steps.

Partner with End-Users: Collaborate with customers and end-users to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with technical constraints.

Real-World Deployment

Qualifications

Strong engineering background, ideally in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

3+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.

Experience building software solutions that involve significant data processing and analysis.

Ability to navigate and understand complex systems and established codebases quickly.

Passion for working on mission-critical software with real-world impact.

Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance.

Preferred Skills

Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems deployed in real-world scenarios.

Familiarity with robotics and autonomy frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP.

Experience working with flight systems, safety-critical software, or hardware integration.

Understanding of distributed communication networks and messaging standards.

Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics.

Location

Must be based in the Honolulu, HI area or willing to relocate.

Onsite presence is required.

Benefits

100% Employer paid Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)

Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum

Equity Package

Work / Home Office Stipend

Global Entry

16 Week Paid Parental Leave

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Our Values

Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.