Our openings span more than one career level. The provided salary depends on many factors, such as work experience and transferable skills, business needs and impact, and market demands.

About Us:

Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Deployment Operations Manager to lead the deployment of our Autonomous Surface Vessel (USV) solutions for non-defense customers. This role will live at the intersection of go-to-market, product management, engineering and operations. This person will work closely with the Havoc Commercial team to build the requirements for deployment and create timelines and oversee operations across sectors such as offshore energy, port security, environmental monitoring, and maritime logistics. The ideal candidate has deep experience in the maritime domain and a passion for maritime innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own project from requirements gathering through design, integration, testing, and deployment of ASV systems.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including software, hardware, autonomy, mechanical, and field ops personnel.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. .

• Gather customer feedback and relay it back to product management and technical teams.

• Support pilot testing, demonstrations, and deployments as needed

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in maritime, robotics, or autonomous systems.

• Strong technical understanding of marine operations and autonomous platforms

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and deliver products from concept to market. PMP preferred.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• 50% travel

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Location:

• This position will be in the Greater Boston / Providence, RI area

  • 1-2x days per week in Providence

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families

• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program

• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum

• Equity Package

• Work / Home Office Stipend

• Global Entry Re-Imbursement

• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave

• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Our Values:

• Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.

• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.

• Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation.

• Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity.

• Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care.

• Servant Leadership: 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. 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.

Compensation Range: $110K - $140K