Military Operations Specialist

RED CAT HOLDINGS•Fort Pierce, FL

6d•$80,960 - $121,440

About The Position

The Military Operations Specialist is an entry-level position in Blue Ops INC’s Operations department. Reporting to a Senior Military Operations Specialist or equivalent senior operations personnel, the role supports the operation, monitoring, testing, and mission use of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) systems. The position builds foundational skills in defense unmanned maritime systems through supervised mission support, data collection, testing, training assistance, and safety and compliance activities. The specialist assists with program and operational support, mission planning and coordination, USV setup and monitoring, real-time incident response, test execution, data analysis, reporting, and training logistics. The role works with government customers and mission partners under senior oversight and collaborates with demonstration and RDT&E specialists, engineering and autonomy teams, payload and sensor integrators, and logistics and field support personnel. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work may take place in offices, shipyards, test ranges, and outdoor maritime settings. Travel of up to 50% may be required. The role may involve extended periods standing, walking, and operating computer systems, and occasionally lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. Evening, weekend, or extended hours may occasionally be needed for missions, tests, or demonstrations. A post-offer background check is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance; active clearance is preferred. The position involves access to ITAR/EAR-controlled items or technical data and requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, with no sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, maritime operations, defense systems, robotics, or a related technical field; equivalent military or vocational training will be considered.
Two years of experience in defense, maritime, unmanned systems, or a related technical field; internship or academic project experience will be considered.
Basic understanding of maritime operations, vessel systems, or autonomous vehicle concepts, and willingness to learn command-and-control software with training provided.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording, field documentation, and operational logging.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence for ITAR/EAR-restricted work and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
Ability to work in office and operational environments, including shipyards, test ranges, and outdoor maritime settings.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around operational environments for extended periods; occasionally lift or move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 50% to testing sites, demonstrations, and operational deployments as required.
Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, humidity, wind, and marine environments, and to operate computer systems, mission-control interfaces, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours for mission operations, testing, or customer demonstrations.
Must successfully complete a post-offer background check.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance.
Exposure to mission-planning or telemetry tools.
Academic or hands-on exposure to USVs, UAS, autonomous vehicles, or maritime robotics.
Familiarity with maritime operations, navigation, and environmental considerations affecting vessel operations.
Exposure to defense research, test, and evaluation programs through coursework, internship, or prior employment.
Prior military, maritime, or defense industry experience, including service in a maritime, aviation, or unmanned systems role.

Responsibilities

Assist senior staff with product and mission-supporting programs, including research and development, testing events, and operational demonstrations.
Track program progress, document operational observations, and flag schedule or technical concerns to senior personnel.
Collaborate and share knowledge across operations and engineering teams; learn and apply corrective actions and process improvements under senior guidance.
Assist with coordination and information flow among government customers and mission partners.
Support development of mission plans for tests, demonstrations, and deployments, including environmental factors, route planning, and contingency procedures under senior direction.
Prepare operational documentation, including CONOPS drafts, test-plan support materials, and mission briefs.
Participate in pre-mission planning, observe mission execution, and take part in post-mission debriefs.
Assist with USV setup, pre-mission checks, and post-mission breakdown under senior supervision.
Monitor vessel command-and-control interfaces and telemetry during live operations; observe and log navigation status, propulsion performance, sensor outputs, and communications-link health.
Maintain maritime situational awareness and recognize and escalate anomalies or unexpected system behavior to senior personnel.
Monitor vehicle status, system behavior, and operating conditions during active missions; assist with alerts and contingencies under senior direction.
Document and communicate operational issues to senior operations personnel and engineering staff.
Assist in executing approved operational test plans under direct oversight and record observations, system performance data, and test results accurately.
Log events, discrepancies, and technical issues; provide factual field observations to support engineering feedback, debugging, and system refinement.
Organize and maintain test documentation, field logs, and data records for senior review.
Collect and organize USV mission and test data; support senior analysts in interpreting metrics, sensor outputs, and operational outcomes.
Help prepare supervised mission reports describing findings, lessons learned, and recommendations, and maintain organized data sets for engineering assessments and capability evaluations.
Assist senior training staff with preparing and delivering operator and end-user training for government and partner personnel.
Maintain training-material libraries, including operator manuals, instructional guides, and quick-reference cards.
Support fielding events, exercises, and demonstrations with logistics coordination and setup assistance; provide administrative and logistical support at customer sites and government installations as required.
Follow maritime regulations, government policies, company standards, safety procedures, and risk-mitigation measures; participate in risk assessments and mission safety planning under senior supervision.
Coordinate with demonstration/RDT&E specialists, engineering and autonomy teams, payload and sensor integrators, and logistics and field support personnel; seek mentorship and participate in knowledge sharing.