Demo Operations Specialist
US$115,000 – US$140,000 / yr base salary
Posted 3 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Demo Operations Specialist ”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$115,000 – US$140,000 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering, Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About Us:
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 .
About the Role:
As a Demo Operations Specialist at HavocAI, you’ll be on the front lines demonstrating and deploying the next generation of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs). You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge maritime autonomy technology — planning, executing, and supporting demonstrations, customer engagements, and field validation events.
This role bridges technical understanding with operational execution. You’ll operate and maintain vessels, ensure successful demos, and help our customers see the real-world impact of maritime autonomy. When not in the field, you’ll contribute to readiness, maintenance, and continuous improvement of demo and mission systems.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
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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 (hardware, software, networking) during demos and test events. -
Data Collection & Analysis:
Capture and document test and demo data for internal review and customer reporting. -
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Work with Engineering, Mission Ops, and Program teams to align field activities with ongoing development and customer needs.