Test Engineer

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 HavocAI is seeking a Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of our Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) platforms and autonomy systems. This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, software, autonomy, and field operations. You will work directly with engineering and mission operations teams to plan, execute, and analyze testing across mechanical systems, electrical systems, autonomy capabilities, sensors, communications, and embedded software. Testing at HavocAI extends well beyond the lab. You’ll help take systems from initial integration through dockside testing, sea trials, and real-world deployments—identifying issues, troubleshootin [... source excerpt omitted ...] ineering teams. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, a hands-on mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to move quickly as systems, priorities, and test requirements evolve. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Execution Develop, document, and execute test plans and procedures for mechanical, electrical, software, and integrated systems across multiple ASV platforms. Define test objectives, success criteria, configurations, and data requirements in partnership with engineering teams. Support testing throughout the development lifecycle, from component and subsystem validation through full-system and operational testing. Identify test gaps and develop [... source excerpt omitted ...] ools, and supporting systems for field operations. Maintain high standards for safety, configuration control, test discipline, and operational readiness during field activities. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in test engineering, systems integration, field testing, or a related engineering discipline involving complex systems. Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and embedded systems and how they interact within robotic or autonomous platforms. Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex integrated systems. Experience with embedded systems, networking, and communication protocols such as CAN, UDP, and TCP/IP. Experience testing or operating autonomous