Maritime Field Demo Operations Pro

RED CAT HOLDINGS; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Field equipment

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings in West Palm Beach, Florida seeks a Field Demo Operations Specialist to support and execute demonstration programs for autonomous USVs. The role is highly operational and field‑focused, centered on preparing, deploying, and maintaining USV platforms for testing with U.S.

Navy, Coast Guard, and other government stakeholders. You will work with the Field Demo Program Manager and engineering teams to ensure demo readiness, support field execution, and maintain asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, maritime studies, robotics, business operations, or related field.
• Hands-on mechanical or technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn complex systems.
• Comfortable working in field environments including docks, boats, and outdoor test sites.
• Willingness to travel and support field demonstrations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of USV demonstrations and test events, including setup, launch, live operations, and teardown.
• Assist with vessel launch and recovery and support on-water operations as needed.
• Work with the Field Demo Program Manager to ensure demos run smoothly and professionally.
• Assist with inspection, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of vessels and onboard systems.
• Support preparation and configuration of USV platforms prior to demonstrations and testing.
• Help maintain operational readiness of boats, trailers, vehicles, and supporting equipment.
• Assist with demo logistics including equipment staging, transport, and site setup.
• Maintain organization of tools, spare parts, and field equipment.
• Assist with upkeep of vehicles, trailers, and operational gear.
• Monitor vessel systems during operations and elevate issues as needed.
• Document demo and test activities and provide feedback to engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on

Field operations

Organizational skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/maritime/robotics/business operations

Tools

Basic tools knowledge

Maritime equipment familiarity

Job description

Red Cat Holdings in West Palm Beach, Florida seeks a Field Demo Operations Specialist to support and execute demonstration programs for autonomous USVs. The role is highly operational and field‑focused, centered on preparing, deploying, and maintaining USV platforms for testing with U.S.

Navy, Coast Guard, and other government stakeholders. You will work with the Field Demo Program Manager and engineering teams to ensure demo readiness, support field execution, and maintain asset reliability.