Junior Software & Operations Engineer

About Us:

At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most.

Job Description:

Quartermaster AI is seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Software & Operations Engineer to serve as our on-site representative at our contract manufacturer’s facility in Coral Springs, Florida. This individual will act as the primary liaison between Quartermaster’s Global Supply & Software Engineering organizations and the contract manufacturer, ensuring our systems are produced on schedule, to specification, and in accordance with our service-level agreements (SLAs).

This role is critical to maintaining production continuity, software configuration, quality, and communication across teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing quality control on electronics, 1-2 years of experience in software development related to robotics, electronics, and embedded systems, and maintaining production or inventory schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight & Reporting

  • Act as Quartermaster’s on-site representative and primary liaison with the contract manufacturer.

  • Monitor daily production activities to ensure builds meet schedule commitments and SLA expectations.

  • Record production status and output in the official Production Tracker / Logbook with accuracy and timeliness.

  • Identify and escalate risks or delays in the production schedule before they impact delivery timelines.

• Software engineering

  • Unit configuration: Set up our software stack in production systems, conduct factory acceptance testing, and coordinate with the manufacturing team to ensure timely readiness.

  • Tablet configuration: Remotely provision and configure the tablet with our software stack, then perform integration testing to ensure it is production-ready.

• Quality Control & Assurance

  • Serve as a second layer of defense for product quality by performing QC checks on finished goods.

  • Verify that systems meet Quartermaster’s build requirements, functional standards, and documentation criteria.

  • Document defects, coordinate rework, and ensure corrective actions are executed by the contract manufacturer.

• Logistics & Inventory Coordination

  • Coordinate outgoing shipments of finished goods, replacement units, and parts.

  • Manage the return or shipment of defective components for analysis or replacement.

  • Monitor inventory levels of key components and materials to ensure production readiness.

  • Work closely with Quartermaster’s Global Supply & Logistics Manager to avoid shortages or bottlenecks.

• Cross-Functional Communication

  • Act as a communication bridge between the contract manufacturer and Quartermaster’s internal teams, including supply chain, hardware engineering, and software engineering.

  • Communicate engineering updates, new requirements, or changes in build procedures to the contract manufacturer.

  • Provide structured feedback to internal teams regarding manufacturability issues, recurring defects, or potential product improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in software development related to robotics, electronics, and embedded systems.

• Over 2 years of experience in Python and shell scripting.

• Solid experience with Linux, particularly the Ubuntu flavor.

• Experience with remote access management protocols like SSH and VNC.

• Good foundational networking skills, including diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues, configuring routers and switches, and troubleshooting common VPN setups.

• Experience performing quality control or testing of electronics products.

• Familiarity with production workflows, work orders, and scheduling.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language proficiency.

• Experience coordinating shipments or working with logistics workflows.

• Hands-on experience working in a factory, assembly line, or manufacturing operations environment.

• Ability to work independently on-site while maintaining strong communication with remote internal teams.

• Knowledge of inventory management practices or ERP systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that enhance national and global security.

• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in the defense and intelligence sectors.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

• Flexible work hours and the option for mainly remote work.