Mission Manager - Middle East

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate global mission operations to achieve schedule and performance targets
• Liaison with Coast Guard, Port Captains, and VTS, including management of Reserves and Sanctuaries access permissions
• Align with customers on routing, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and technical troubleshooting
• Manage drone allocation, deployments, and recoveries in coordination with Fleet Captains
• Monitor fleet navigational anomalies, weather risks, and payload status issues
• Refine Mission Control SOPs and contribute to customer training materials
• Provide vehicle performance and health updates to Product and R&D teams
• Ensure all operations follow COLREGS and maritime safety standards

Requirements

• Experience in maritime operations, autonomous systems, defense, aerospace, or complex technical operations
• Working knowledge of navigation, COLREGS, and maritime safety practices
• Experience in command-and-control, operations centers, or real-time mission environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments
• Ability to translate mission requirements into actionable operational plans
• Willingness to travel as required (50% travel) and potential for off hours and on-call support
• Role is based in the United Arab Emirates

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and/or written) is a plus

Benefits

• Generous Time Off (PTO, annual holiday schedule, and paid sick leave)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Equity grants
• Retirement Savings (401(k))
• Professional development reimbursement program
• Relocation Support for eligible roles