Mission Lead - USV Software
Core
Forward-deployed strategist embedding with Navy USV operators to translate ambiguous operational problems into specific software solutions for unmanned surface vessel planning, monitoring, and analysis.
Role type
Mission Strategist (0-1 role)
Builds
Software capabilities for USV operational monitoring, planning, and post-mission analysis
Domain
Defense / Unmanned Systems / Maritime Operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Unmanned systems expertise, problem decomposition, independent operation, workflow configuration, debugging deployed systems
Preferred skills
Military operational experience, autonomous platform experience, relocation willingness
Technologies
USV operational software, government systems
Responsibilities
Embed with USV operators to build intuition for unmanned surface operations, synthesize and prioritize mission problems, configure and validate high-value workflows, test and troubleshoot releases on deployed government systems, generate mission wins with Navy counterparts, operate independently to set priorities and maximize impact
