Field Operations Manager – Military & Autonomous Systems

Red Cat Holdings; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings seeks a Manager, Military Operations to lead a team of Military Operations Specialists in San Diego. You will oversee scheduling, qualification, and field readiness, working closely with instructors, engineers, and program managers to ensure mission success.

The role requires hands-on field leadership, knowledge of USV systems and command-and-control software, and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time. DoD clearance or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5–7 years in defense operations or unmanned systems.
• 2+ years in supervision or team leadership.
• Experience planning and executing operational events.
• Familiarity with USV systems and C2 software.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Military Operations Specialists; plan and assign tasks.
• Coordinate participation in operational events and field activities.
• Develop pre-event plans, readiness checklists, and debriefs.
• Maintain field readiness; serve as on-site lead when needed.
• Capture lessons learned and integrate improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and government customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations planning

Field operations

USV systems familiarity

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, maritime operations, military science, instructional design, defense systems, or related field

Tools

Command-and-control software

Autonomous systems

Job description

Red Cat Holdings seeks a Manager, Military Operations to lead a team of Military Operations Specialists in San Diego. You will oversee scheduling, qualification, and field readiness, working closely with instructors, engineers, and program managers to ensure mission success.

The role requires hands-on field leadership, knowledge of USV systems and command-and-control software, and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time. DoD clearance or ability to obtain is required.