Director of Autonomous Software for UUV Missions

Composite Energy Technologies; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Composite Energy Technologies is seeking a director-level leader to drive software systems and autonomy for its UUV platforms. You will guide vehicle-level integrations, socialize software strategy across quoting, planning and engineering, and lead a team in advancing autonomy capabilities for mission demonstrations.

The role requires extensive experience in software, autonomy, and underwater robotics, with readiness to travel for demonstrations and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software/Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of professional software systems experience.
• Passion for autonomy and software.
• Ability to manage multi-program deliverable priorities to meet milestones.
• Experience with underwater robotics/electronics and subsea sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration of systems, processes, interconnections, and methodologies to ensure total system performance.
• Develop and socialize software and systems strategy for CET quoting, planning and engineering activities.
• Lead vehicle behavior and mission implementations for demonstrations, including travel to events.
• Provide engineering leadership on 3rd party autonomy solutions (MOAA, PCX, Open UUV).
• Develop test strategies, procedures, and reports; ensure safe operation in the field.

Skills

Autonomy software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MOAA

PCX

Open UUV

Job description

Composite Energy Technologies is seeking a director-level leader to drive software systems and autonomy for its UUV platforms. You will guide vehicle-level integrations, socialize software strategy across quoting, planning and engineering, and lead a team in advancing autonomy capabilities for mission demonstrations.

The role requires extensive experience in software, autonomy, and underwater robotics, with readiness to travel for demonstrations and events.