Autonomy Product Manager - 26288
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 26288
Required Travel: 26 - 50%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $123,852.00 - $176,931.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
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 Division
Our 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/732533072
Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!
As the Autonomy Product Manager, you will own a key part of our HII Unmanned Systems product portfolio. The Autonomy Product Manager drives the autonomy for multiple unmanned platforms in multiple maritime domains (e.g. undersea, surface), including attributes of capability, quality, product structure, deployment, and licensing. Working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and fellow product owners, 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...
What we are looking for...
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Computer Science, Software, Engineering,( with experience in software development, infrastructure, and deployment strategy) or an equivalent degree; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
- Experience with autonomy software for unmanned vehicles
- Experience in successfully launching a software product, with a good balance of software and hardware
- Eligibility to obtain and hold an active U.S. DoD Security Clearance
- Ambitious personality
- Excels at written and verbal communication
- Travel for customer engagement (25-35% travel time)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a goverment clearance #LI-MH1
Bonus Points for...
- Advanced degree in Robotics, Software, Computer Science, or Engineering
- An active U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
- Experience in an early-stage startup
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.