NAUTILUS – Software Engineer

About The Project

Nautilus is a student-led initiative within ARIS, developing an autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) to support climate research in the Arctic and ultimately on Icy Moons. Through interdisciplinary teamwork and engineering innovation, we aim to design, build, and test a glider capable of collecting vital environmental data under extreme conditions.

🔧 Role Overview: Software Member

As a software team member, you will contribute to developing and testing the software onboard the vehicle. From embedded systems to navigation and data visualization, your software will bring the vehicle to life!

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test code independently
• Manage and interface with code from other members using GitHub
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and weekly co-working sessions
  
  

📚 Preferred Skills & Experience

• General Focus:
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Languages, preferably C++ or Python (Java is acceptable). An understanding of Data types, classes, and functions (Bonus: Understanding of the language’s memory model)
• Have experience with data structures and Algorithms: Sorting algorithms, hashing (including hashing algorithms), heaps, stacks, queues, and trees.
• Be able to work independently and have a strong motivation to learn new concepts
• Embedded Systems focus:
• Be comfortable using the terminal and scripting
• Basic knowledge of the structure and functioning of memory in computers
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, especially Linux
• Fundamentals of networking
• State Estimation and Localization focus:
• Comfortable with Linear Algebra
• Basic knowledge of state spaces.
• Bonus: Had at least one lecture on Control systems
• Control focus:
• Had at least one lecture on Control systems
• Bonus: Practical experience with control loops
• Web interface focus:
• Experience or motivation to learn Web Development
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Bonus: Basic Knowledge of Vue
  

Note: This job posting covers many different focus points. Please mention the one you are interested in on your application. You only need to meet the requirements for that specific one.

⏱️ Time Commitment

• Flexible based on your role and availability – typically 10–15 hours per week
  
  

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• Passion for technology, exploration, and environmental impact
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines
• Motivation to learn and grow in a dynamic project environment
  
  

🌍 What You Gain

• Practical experience in robotics, software development, and testing
• The chance to contribute to a mission with real-world impact
• A collaborative, student-driven setting with room for initiative
• A unique addition to your portfolio and CV
  
  

✉️ How to Apply

Send your CV and a short paragraph about your motivation and experience to:

📧 [email protected]

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re happy to chat.

Be part of something bigger.

Help us explore the Arctic – one commit at a time.