Maritime Autonomy Demo Lead (Field Ops)

Drive Capital; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (1

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

401k Matching

Unlimited PTO with 2 weeks minimum

Equity Package

Work/Home Office Stipend

Global Entry

16 Week Paid Parental Leave

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Job summary

HavocAI in Providence, RI, seeks a Demo Operations Specialist to lead customer demonstrations of autonomous maritime systems. You will operate vessels, support demos, and ensure readiness of mission systems in dynamic field environments.

This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication, and up to 50% travel to field deployments, with citizenship DoD clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 2+ years of experience in field operations, testing, or systems support (defense, robotics, or maritime settings).
• Strong technical aptitude with familiarity in hardware, software, and networking systems.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and supporting complex systems in dynamic field environments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with comfort engaging customers and partners.
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.
• Comfortable operating in marine environments, including on boats or near open water.
• U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for DoD Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstration leadership: Plan, prepare, and execute customer demonstrations showcasing HavocAI’s autonomy capabilities and mission performance.
• Field operations & testing: Operate and validate ASV systems in diverse maritime environments, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable performance.
• System expertise: Develop a deep understanding of vessel hardware, autonomy software, and integrated payload systems to support real-world testing and demo readiness.
• Technical troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve real-time system issues during demos and test events.
• Data collection & analysis: Capture and document test and demo data for internal review and customer reporting.
• Cross-functional coordination: Align field activities with Engineering, Mission Ops, and Program teams.
• Customer interaction: Represent HavocAI in the field with partners, end users, and military customers.
• System readiness: Maintain and prepare vessels, support equipment, and test infrastructure.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer engagement

Field operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Linux systems

ROS2

PX4

Telemetry tools

Job description

HavocAI in Providence, RI, seeks a Demo Operations Specialist to lead customer demonstrations of autonomous maritime systems. You will operate vessels, support demos, and ensure readiness of mission systems in dynamic field environments.

This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication, and up to 50% travel to field deployments, with citizenship DoD clearance preferred.