AI Operations Manager

About this role

About Firehawk Aerospace Firehawk Aerospace is advancing autonomous systems, machine learning platforms, and AI-driven decision technologies for defense, commercial, and industrial applications. Our AI operations team develops and maintains high-reliability data pipelines, automated analysis workflows, and intelligent operational tools to support rapid innovation. Job Summary The Artificial Intelligence Operations Manager oversees daily operational activities within Firehawk’s AI systems and automation programs. This role ensures reliable data handling, system monitoring, model deployment workflows, and documentation accuracy in compliance with all security, privacy, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in AI system management, data operations, or enterprise automation with a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities · Leads enterprise AI deployment to streamline workflows, cut costs, and modernize processes. · Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects—from ideation and model development to deployment and monitoring. · Implement AI monitoring, data management, and QC traceability of end to end energetics/rocket motor manufacturing · Support establishment of automated manufacturing capabilities · Oversee data operations, including ingestion, transformation, and governance, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and predictive analytics. · Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging AI technologies for strategic adoption. · Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI regulatory frameworks · Maintain accurate operational records, run logs, system documentation, and model deployment notes · Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AI lifecycle management and automated systems · Coordinate with engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams · Impl...