Manager, Mission Software

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will lead and grow the team responsible for mission software, including crew and cabin systems, mission and autonomy applications, test and ground systems, and the vehicle software platform. You will build the software foundation for Seaglider vehicles and manage the transition from prototypes to certified production vehicles.

What you will do

Build the group by proposing structure, hiring experts, and developing them.
Review code and systems and write code when necessary.
Set direction across the four software areas.
Match rigor to criticality for certification and fast iteration.
Carry the crew interface to certifiable status.
Support test operations and provide engineering answers within 24 hours.
Integrate across controls, embedded, simulation, autonomy, systems engineering, and test.

Required qualifications

Proven track record building software for vehicles, operational systems, or test programs.
Demonstrated experience leading engineers as a manager or technical lead.
Experience owning what a team ships, including scoping work and driving it to completion.
Experience defining roles, running hiring loops, and retaining engineers.
Deep expertise in at least one of the four software areas.
Strong C++ design and coding.
Python for tooling, automation, and analysis.
Experience shipping software under aerospace, automotive, space, or comparable design assurance obligations.
Operational experience supporting real vehicles or live test campaigns.
Technical foundation in computer science, software engineering, robotics, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

Experience with DAL-classified software
DO-178C display software or safety-rendering overlay experience
Crew alerting systems
Cabin or vehicle systems software
Autonomy or mission-planning integration
Flight test instrumentation and telemetry practice
Ground control station development for un-crewed or remotely operated vehicles
Publish/subscribe middleware (DDS or similar)
Over-the-air update and fleet software deployment
Time-series data platforms and visualization

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage
401(k) with company matching
Generous flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Company-wide holiday breaks
Relocation packages available
Daily, free catered lunches
Learning and professional development opportunities

About the company

REGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities using Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect craft. The company is scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production.