Autonomous Ground Systems Deployment Lead

AeroVect; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect is seeking a Deployment & Release Manager to ensure safe, reliable AGSE service deployments for the AV fleet. You will own processes from verification to production rollout, partnering with Safety & Systems and Engineering leaders to drive data-driven, regulator-compliant deployments.

You will lead deployment gates, scheduling, and change management, ensuring zero downtime during updates and clear documentation of all changes for customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering/computation field.
• Experience with safety-critical autonomous deployments.
• Strong software development, systems, and cloud skills.
• Ability to lead XFN teams and communicate across business levels.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the process to evaluate and approve deployments within defined ODDs.
• Ensure only verified, validated, and approved systems are deployed.
• Support bring-up of new AVs from receipt to first autonomous missions.
• Lead release processes for recurring SW updates with gates and QA.
• Verify new software releases meet criteria through simulation and testing.
• Schedule software updates with zero downtime during peak hours.
• Define configuration for each vehicle type and maintain it.
• Own change management and review board for configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation of all changes for regulators and customers.

Skills

Autonomous deployments

Software development understanding

System architecture knowledge

Cloud infrastructure

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent

MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

AeroVect is seeking a Deployment & Release Manager to ensure safe, reliable AGSE service deployments for the AV fleet. You will own processes from verification to production rollout, partnering with Safety & Systems and Engineering leaders to drive data-driven, regulator-compliant deployments.

You will lead deployment gates, scheduling, and change management, ensuring zero downtime during updates and clear documentation of all changes for customers and regulators.