Mission Autonomy Lead
Core
Lead the autonomy software stack for a maritime autonomous vehicle (Thunder), enabling autonomous mission execution, planning, perception, and debrief in contested spectrum environments.
Role type
Senior IC Mission Autonomy Lead (autonomous systems)
Builds
Autonomous attack rotorcraft mission systems and software stack
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Aviation / Maritime Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
autonomous navigation, mission planning, perception systems, modeling and simulation, safety-critical software development, C++, Python, Linux-based real-time OS, CI/CD tooling
Preferred skills
autonomous aviation systems (UAS/UAV), ROS/ROS2, computer vision, distributed software architectures, MBSE tooling, containerization for edge deployment, real-time middleware (DDS/ZeroMQ), embedded cross-compilation, static analysis and formal verification
Technologies
C++, Python, Linux, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, SysML, Docker, Kubernetes, Gazebo, JSBSim, X-Plane, DDS, ZeroMQ, NVIDIA Jetson
Responsibilities
Own autonomy software architecture (planning, execution, perception, debrief); Drive design of mission planning systems; Manage autonomy deliverables including MBSE artifacts; Provide technical mentorship to software and systems engineers; Represent autonomy subsystem in technical and customer meetings; Interface with Mission Systems Lead and Vehicle Systems on integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities