HavocAI

HavocAI

Air Operations Specialist

San Diego

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
LogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • The Air Operations Specialist is the person on the ground making that happen.
  • You'll plan and execute drone operations, integrate directly with military units, and serve as the human bridge between Havoc AI's technology and the operators who depend on it.
  • You don't need to be a software engineer, but you do need to learn quickly, operate with discipline, and thrive in ambiguous environments alongside a technically deep team and senior military leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Support hardware and software development through operational test events and customer demonstrations, providing real-world operator feedback to engineering teams.
  • Collaborate across the Mission Operations team, contributing wherever needed to support the mission while maintaining a team-first mindset.
  • Personal passion for small UAS beyond a professional setting, including recreational flying, building or modifying platforms, or active involvement in the drone community.
  • Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.
  • Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it's supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with military drone systems and operational employment tactics.
  • Hands-on experience with open-source autopilot systems such as ArduPilot, PX4, or equivalent, including configuration, troubleshooting, and tuning.
  • Familiarity with common ground control station (GCS) platforms such as Mission Planner, QGroundControl, or similar, including flight log analysis.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage in both informal collaboration and formal military briefings.

Nice to have

  • Experience with autonomous or AI-enabled UAS platforms.
  • Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) software and ground control station interfaces.
  • Previous experience in a defense technology company, startup, or other non-traditional military environment.
  • Experience supporting operational testing, customer demonstrations, or technology evaluations.

Benefits

  • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
  • Equity Package
  • Work / Home Office Stipend
  • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
  • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company info

  • Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.
  • Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy http://havocai.com/.
  • Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy.
  • Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments.
  • Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied.
  • Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.
  • Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy http://havocai.com/.
  • Havoc AI's Mission Operations (MOPS) team deploys alongside military customers to operate autonomous drone systems in real-world environments-from live operational events like Overwatch to hardware and software development test events and customer demonstrations.
  • This is a field-first role.
  • When you're not in the field, you'll support the broader MOPS team in testing, iteration, and continuous product improvement.

Equal opportunity

  • We lead by serving others, whether it's supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community.
  • Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.
  • HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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