Technical Lead, Engineering

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pocasset, MA

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!As the Autonomous Mission Management Lead, you will a key part of our HII Unmanned Systems autonomy capability. The Autonomous Mission Management Lead drives the integration of Odyssey autonomy into multiple mission management systems, working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and fellow autonomy leads, you will deliver high value autonomy solutions to the market. This role can be located in our Pocasset, Mass office or VA Beach. Additionally, this position will: Manage the autonomy product lifecycle Collaborate with business development to define market strategy Collaborate with engineering to develop the optimum product for our customers Represent the product externally with customers and at industry events Coordinate the resources to execute the autonomy product plan Set the schedule and release of autonomy product development Execute thought leadership on autonomy product strategy What you will be doing...Functions as a technical expert who provides management, leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services within a technical environment. Participate in and provide input into the design, re-design and development of technology products and applications. Contribute to and often lead the specification and design phases of the development life cycle. Also manage the design and implementation of new development and enhancement efforts, and coordinate systems installation and software testing with other technologists. Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequently interact with internal and external business contacts. Responsible for the technical integrity of projects while providing technical guidance to clients and department staff at the brand, program, and project levels. Functions as day-to-day lead on assigned projects and works with technical leadership to perform evaluations and feasibility reviews of creative concepts and technology solutions. Act as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions Determine and provide a necessary level of technical documentation during requirements gathering, based on technical services group standards and procedures and discussions with project staff, industry experience, and technical vendors. Assist the technical director with scoping, identification of project deliverables, and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc. Proactively work with producers to ensure that appropriate staffing resources are assigned, put in place, and effectively utilized at the appropriate time. Work with quality assurance resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned, fixed, and regressed. Communicate daily regarding project status with appropriate team members. Provide technical consultancy to department staff and participate in business development efforts including proposals, development plans, and presentations, as directed.

Requirements

8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
Experience with autonomy software for unmanned vehicles
Experience in successfully launching a software product
Eligibility to obtain and hold an active U.S. DoD Security Clearance #LI-MH1
Ambitious personality
Excels at written and verbal communication
Travel for customer engagement (25-35% travel time)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Robotics, Software, Computer Science, or Engineering
An active U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Experience in an early-stage startup

Responsibilities

Manage the autonomy product lifecycle
Collaborate with business development to define market strategy
Collaborate with engineering to develop the optimum product for our customers
Represent the product externally with customers and at industry events
Coordinate the resources to execute the autonomy product plan
Set the schedule and release of autonomy product development
Execute thought leadership on autonomy product strategy
Functions as a technical expert who provides management, leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services within a technical environment.
Participate in and provide input into the design, re-design and development of technology products and applications.
Contribute to and often lead the specification and design phases of the development life cycle.
Manage the design and implementation of new development and enhancement efforts, and coordinate systems installation and software testing with other technologists.
Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequently interact with internal and external business contacts.
Responsible for the technical integrity of projects while providing technical guidance to clients and department staff at the brand, program, and project levels.
Functions as day-to-day lead on assigned projects and works with technical leadership to perform evaluations and feasibility reviews of creative concepts and technology solutions.
Act as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions
Determine and provide a necessary level of technical documentation during requirements gathering, based on technical services group standards and procedures and discussions with project staff, industry experience, and technical vendors.
Assist the technical director with scoping, identification of project deliverables, and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc.
Proactively work with producers to ensure that appropriate staffing resources are assigned, put in place, and effectively utilized at the appropriate time.
Work with quality assurance resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned, fixed, and regressed.
Communicate daily regarding project status with appropriate team members.
Provide technical consultancy to department staff and participate in business development efforts including proposals, development plans, and presentations, as directed.