RICE INDUSTRIES
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RICE INDUSTRIESUnited StatesAdvanced Systems

Advanced systems for complex missions.

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01Mission

RICE INDUSTRIES develops advanced technologies and integrated systems for complex operational environments.

Research, engineering and rapid development across software, hardware, autonomous systems and mission infrastructure. We work at the point where difficult engineering meets consequential outcomes - and we build only what we can defend technically.

02Mission Domains
01
AIR

Uncrewed and autonomous air system concepts.

02
SPACE

Small-satellite payload and sensing research.

03
MARITIME

Surface and subsurface autonomy research.

04
LAND

Edge compute and expeditionary systems.

05
CYBER

Secure infrastructure and resilient networks.

06
AUTONOMY

Perception, navigation and coordinated behavior.

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MISSION SOFTWARE

Data fusion and decision support.

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SENSING & ISR

Multi-spectral sensing and signal processing.

03Advanced Systems
Advanced Autonomous Air System
RI-X01

Advanced Autonomous Air System

Design study for a low-observable uncrewed air vehicle intended for extended-endurance sensing tasks.

Status
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Domain
AIR / AUTONOMY
Distributed Sensing Payload
RI-S01

Distributed Sensing Payload

Research into compact multi-spectral payloads designed for small-satellite and high-altitude hosts.

Status
RESEARCH AREA
Domain
SPACE / SENSING
Mission Computing Fabric
RI-C01

Mission Computing Fabric

Development of a deployable compute and data-fusion layer intended for degraded and disconnected environments.

Status
ENGINEERING INITIATIVE
Domain
SOFTWARE / EDGE
Rapid Prototype Manufacturing
RI-M01

Rapid Prototype Manufacturing

Precision fabrication and iteration workflow supporting short-cycle hardware development.

Status
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Domain
MANUFACTURING
04Special Programs

Not every
effort is
described here.

Some RICE INDUSTRIES development efforts are conducted outside our public portfolio. Public information regarding selected research initiatives may be intentionally limited.

PROGRAM INQUIRIES
05Engagement focus
01 / Engagement focus

Mission software & workflows

Turn a defined operational problem into a focused software system: dashboards, intake workflows, internal tools and process automation.

Typical deliverables

Requirements map, working software, acceptance tests and an operator handoff.

02 / Engagement focus

Data & system integration

Connect existing tools and information into a usable operational picture through APIs, structured data and role-based interfaces.

Typical deliverables

Integration design, documented interfaces, data validation and deployment guidance.

03 / Engagement focus

Technical discovery & prototypes

Resolve the unknowns before a larger build. Define the use case, test the critical assumptions and demonstrate a bounded software concept.

Typical deliverables

Technical brief, demonstrator, findings and a prioritized implementation roadmap.

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06Engineering
07Government & Strategic Programs

Mission partners

RICE INDUSTRIES works to develop technologies relevant to government, defense and national-security applications. We welcome conversations with acquisition organizations, program offices, research organizations, prime contractors and strategic partners.

Business Development

Direct inquiries regarding programs, partnerships and procurement engagement.

GOVERNMENT INQUIRIES
Capabilities, engagement process and procurement contact
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09Careers

Build what doesn't exist yet.

  • Engineers
  • Designers
  • Operators
  • Researchers
  • Builders
CAREERS & TALENT