Director Software and Autonomy

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

Job Description

This position will lead CET in the design, develop, testing and implementation of software systems and autonomy. The director will lead the team in developing mission capable vehicle-level integrations for the CET UUV family. As new missions are contemplated, the director will develop and socialize software and systems strategy into the overall CET quoting, planning and engineering activities.

Summary

Job Description

This position will lead CET in the design, develop, testing and implementation of software systems and autonomy. The director will lead the team in developing mission capable vehicle-level integrations for the CET UUV family. As new missions are contemplated, the director will develop and socialize software and systems strategy into the overall CET quoting, planning and engineering activities.

Essential Functions

• Lead software integration of systems, processes, interconnections, and methodologies to ensure the performance of the total system.
• Create maintain the autonomy strategy and maturity model in collaboration with the CTO and engineering leadership.
• Support the development, operation, and maintenance for the purposes of testing and mission demonstration as applicable to marine vehicles.
• Lead vehicle behavior and mission implementation for the purposes demonstrations, including travel to the events as needed.
• Provide expert leadership in utilization of external communication and signals such as GPS, Acoustic Comms or satellite systems to execute vehicle missions.
• Work with electrical engineering to ensure hardware architecture is capable and appropriate for current and near-future mission needs.
• Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software elements, associated hardware components, or 3rd party software needed to execute the vehicle missions.
• Provide the engineering leadership on core 3rd party autonomy solution including MOAA, PCX and Open UUV.
• Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Prepares test procedures and test reports as necessary to document designs, procedures, and results.
• Leads the creation and maintenance of training procedures to ensure safe operation of the vehicle in the field by CET or customer personnel.
• Provided expert input on technical drawings, specifications of software systems, datasheets to ensure conformity to standards and effectively communicate customer requirements.
• May use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee can exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

Must possess ability to work in a standard office environment and on production floor; use standard office equipment, including a computer; walk and climb stairs; carry supplies, equipment, and materials up to 40 lbs.; read printed materials on computer screen; and communicate in person and over the phone

Position Type & Expected Work Hours

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Occasional travel to demonstrations is expected for this position.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Electrical Engineering (MS+ preferred)
• (7-10+) years professional software systems experience
• Passion for autonomy and software
• Ability to manage multi-program deliverable priorities to meet milestone commitments.
• Proficient/understand software tools needed for all elements of development and debugging
• Experience working with underwater robotics/electronics
• Preferred: Not a must: Experience UUVs and integrating subsea acoustic sensors
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Software testing and production release experience
• Machine learning experience a plus
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be a US Citizen

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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