Senior Field Operations Manager

Job overview

Senior Field Operations Manager is an onsite role in Simi Valley, CA. The annual salary range is $126,500–$192,750. The role coordinates field training, demonstrations, and customer service visits for unmanned aircraft, tactical missile systems, and unmanned ground vehicles. The manager plans and oversees field operations so customers can train on and evaluate these systems, while coordinating resources, safety, compliance, and operational feedback. The role connects customers and internal program, engineering, business development, and product teams throughout planning, development, and fielding.

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate training, field demonstrations, and customer service visits
• track fielded assets
• write proposals and manage budgets
• coordinate customer requests
• work with airworthiness and safety authorities
• identify deficiencies and recommend improvements
• manage functional-area resources
• protect company and customer data
• advise leadership on field events
• support operator manuals and training tools
• coordinate international activity with Trade Compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior field operations manager

field operations

unmanned aircraft systems

tactical missile systems

unmanned ground vehicles

training

field demonstrations

customer service visits

proposal writing

budget management

itar

simi valley ca

aerovironment

$126,500–$192,750/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Supports Small Unmanned Aircraft, Tactical Missile System, and Unmanned Ground Vehicle operations, with domestic and international travel stated up to 50%.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.