Director Software and Autonomy

Composite Energy Technologies Inc•Bristol, RI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Software testing and production release experience
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience UUVs and integrating subsea acoustic sensors
Machine learning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead software integration of systems, processes, interconnections, and methodologies to ensure the performance of the total system.
Create and 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 of 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.