Software Product Commercialization Manager
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI) is seeking a Software Product Commercialization Manager to lead commercialization and market development activities for RAPTOR (Robust Autonomy Platform for Tactical Operations and Reconnaissance), SSCI's TRL 7+ Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) autonomy software stack developed through DARPA-sponsored research and development.
This position will serve as the Embedded Entrepreneur (EE) for SSCI's DARPA Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative. This role will bridge advanced autonomy technology, operational user needs, product strategy, and business development to transition RAPTOR from a successful R&D capability into a commercially licensable, field-ready software product.
The role requires a combination of autonomy/UAS technical familiarity, commercial software product experience, and business-model expertise. Army operational experience is highly desired.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development and execution of RAPTOR commercialization and go-to-market strategy, translating advanced autonomy capabilities into compelling customer-focused product offerings.
- Conduct detailed market and customer analysis of the UAS autonomy software market, including government and potential dual-use opportunities.
- Conduct structured customer discovery and interviews to identify operational needs, buying behaviors, procurement barriers, dual-use applications, a
