Operations Jobs in Melbourne, FL
Operations jobs in Melbourne, Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in the Viera master-planned district, the Melbourne-Canaveral Harbor industrial corridor, and the Space Coast's growing aerospace and defense tech cluster. Roles open across manufacturing, logistics, defense contracting, and healthcare operations with employers including Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Orlando Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor of Science
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Director of Program Aviation Operations
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V2X
Director of Program Aviation Operations
Melbourne, Florida
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Senior Software Engineer – Edge Intelligence & Decentralized Grid Operations
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GE Vernova
Senior Software Engineer – Edge Intelligence & Decentralized Grid Operations
Melbourne, Florida
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Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management - Ops and UR&R Staffing
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Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management - Ops and UR&R Staffing
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Director of Program Aviation Operations
V2X·Melbourne, Florida
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
V2X invites applications for the position of Director of Program Aviation Operations for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS:
Contract Period of Performance: 10 Years
NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X invites applications for the position of Director of Program Aviation Operations for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS:
- F/W: DHC-8; C-208; B-1900
- R/W: HH-60L; HH60; UH-1 ST; UH-1 HII;
- SUAS: Skydio
This permanent full-time position will be CONUS-based out of Melbourne, FL. However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to customers and program support locations.
Contract Period of Performance: 10 Years
NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct global DOS INL/A aviation operations across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ISR, and mission-support platforms, sustaining mission execution rates across deployed operating locations.
- Lead daily flight operations, crew scheduling, mission planning, dispatch, risk assessment, and operational coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and fully compliant mission launch and recovery.
- Provides general management and leadership to operational functions.
- Provides guidance and oversight to operations and mission requirements both CONUS and OCONUS.
- Facilitate all operational requirements supporting mission.
- Maintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all plans, coordination, briefings, de-confliction, and execution of INL/A directed activity.
- Serve as subject matter experts regarding policy and operational practices.
- Coordinate with government leadership, maintenance, logistics, security, host-nation partners, and contractor teams to align aircraft, crews, and resources with 100% approved mission priorities.
- Monitor mission status, aircraft availability, weather, airspace, crew duty limits, and threat conditions to reduce delays, mitigate risk, and maintain continuous operational readiness.
- Oversee contractor performance against KPIs for mission completion, safety, staffing, response time, and schedule adherence, driving measurable improvements in accountability and operational effectiveness.
- Report daily operational readiness, mission execution metrics, risk items, and resource constraints to senior government stakeholders, enabling timely decisions and improved mission outcomes.
- Improve aviation operations processes by analyzing mission trends, bottlenecks, and after-action findings to increase sortie completion, reduce operational downtime, and enhance program efficiency.
- Tracks performance measures and goals to ensure variances in established procedures are clearly identified and corrective actions defined to ensure the services provided to the customer are of the highest standards and continually enhance the overall mission of the Department of State Air Wing at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Pre-Award & Proposal Development Support:
- Partner with the Capture Manager to shape the overall Program Management, Execution Approach, and technical volumes, ensuring alignment between proposed technical solutions, staffing models, performance metrics, and long-term contract sustainability.
- Lead development of the Program Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, and Performance Management sections of the proposal.
- Validate that proposed maintenance, supply chain, quality, safety, and subcontractor strategies are operationally executable within cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints.
- Collaborate with the Transition Manager to ensure seamless integration between the Transition Approach and steady-state execution plan.
- Work closely with pricing, contracts, HR, supply chain, IT, property, and platform SMEs to ensure labor ramp profiles, indirect support structures, and management controls are realistic and performance driven.
- Participate in solutioning sessions and Black Hat reviews to assess incumbent performance risks, staffing considerations, aircraft divestment complexities, and customer fleet sustainment demands.
- Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), incorporating evaluator-focused refinements and ensuring compliance with PWS and Section L/M requirements.
- Ensure proposed KPIs, aircraft availability metrics, readiness thresholds, safety controls, and reporting structures are measurable, contract-aligned, and executable from Day One.
- Maintain strict traceability between proposal commitments and post-award management processes to minimize performance risk and protect the potential award fee.
- Upon award, ensure rapid conversion of proposal artifacts into executable program management baselines, including staffing plans, governance boards, reporting cadences, and risk registers.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience (15 years w/out bachelor’s degree) in management and operation of a mixed rotary and fixed-wing aircraft fleet.
- 2,000 hours total flight time and a demonstrated working knowledge of aviation operations (i.e., aerial applications) and knowledge of assigned countries and respective operational environments (i.e., Central / South America, Middle East, MEA, and Caribbean countries).
- Should have experience in at least 1 aviation project of similar scope and at least 15 years overall aviation work experience due to the role as direct interface between INL/A and associate contracts in day-to-day aviation missions.
- FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman’s Certificate Airplane SEL.
- Branch 15 Aviation MOS series or another Commercial / military equivalent.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience as listed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience on large-scale CONUS / OCONUS ($100M annual revenue) U.S. Government aviation operations contracts in remote and/or hostile environments.
- Experience managing aircraft divestment or platform sunset activities.
- Spanish Level L-2, R-2 in LATAM Programs
Security Clearance Requirement:
- An active SECRET level clearance is required (and/or the ability to acquire prior to contract start).
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
V2X
Director of Program Aviation Operations
Melbourne, Florida
New 7h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Overview:
V2X invites applications for the position of Director of Program Aviation Operations for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS:
Contract Period of Performance: 10 Years
NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X invites applications for the position of Director of Program Aviation Operations for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS:
- F/W: DHC-8; C-208; B-1900
- R/W: HH-60L; HH60; UH-1 ST; UH-1 HII;
- SUAS: Skydio
This permanent full-time position will be CONUS-based out of Melbourne, FL. However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to customers and program support locations.
Contract Period of Performance: 10 Years
NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct global DOS INL/A aviation operations across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ISR, and mission-support platforms, sustaining mission execution rates across deployed operating locations.
- Lead daily flight operations, crew scheduling, mission planning, dispatch, risk assessment, and operational coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and fully compliant mission launch and recovery.
- Provides general management and leadership to operational functions.
- Provides guidance and oversight to operations and mission requirements both CONUS and OCONUS.
- Facilitate all operational requirements supporting mission.
- Maintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all plans, coordination, briefings, de-confliction, and execution of INL/A directed activity.
- Serve as subject matter experts regarding policy and operational practices.
- Coordinate with government leadership, maintenance, logistics, security, host-nation partners, and contractor teams to align aircraft, crews, and resources with 100% approved mission priorities.
- Monitor mission status, aircraft availability, weather, airspace, crew duty limits, and threat conditions to reduce delays, mitigate risk, and maintain continuous operational readiness.
- Oversee contractor performance against KPIs for mission completion, safety, staffing, response time, and schedule adherence, driving measurable improvements in accountability and operational effectiveness.
- Report daily operational readiness, mission execution metrics, risk items, and resource constraints to senior government stakeholders, enabling timely decisions and improved mission outcomes.
- Improve aviation operations processes by analyzing mission trends, bottlenecks, and after-action findings to increase sortie completion, reduce operational downtime, and enhance program efficiency.
- Tracks performance measures and goals to ensure variances in established procedures are clearly identified and corrective actions defined to ensure the services provided to the customer are of the highest standards and continually enhance the overall mission of the Department of State Air Wing at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Pre-Award & Proposal Development Support:
- Partner with the Capture Manager to shape the overall Program Management, Execution Approach, and technical volumes, ensuring alignment between proposed technical solutions, staffing models, performance metrics, and long-term contract sustainability.
- Lead development of the Program Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, and Performance Management sections of the proposal.
- Validate that proposed maintenance, supply chain, quality, safety, and subcontractor strategies are operationally executable within cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints.
- Collaborate with the Transition Manager to ensure seamless integration between the Transition Approach and steady-state execution plan.
- Work closely with pricing, contracts, HR, supply chain, IT, property, and platform SMEs to ensure labor ramp profiles, indirect support structures, and management controls are realistic and performance driven.
- Participate in solutioning sessions and Black Hat reviews to assess incumbent performance risks, staffing considerations, aircraft divestment complexities, and customer fleet sustainment demands.
- Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), incorporating evaluator-focused refinements and ensuring compliance with PWS and Section L/M requirements.
- Ensure proposed KPIs, aircraft availability metrics, readiness thresholds, safety controls, and reporting structures are measurable, contract-aligned, and executable from Day One.
- Maintain strict traceability between proposal commitments and post-award management processes to minimize performance risk and protect the potential award fee.
- Upon award, ensure rapid conversion of proposal artifacts into executable program management baselines, including staffing plans, governance boards, reporting cadences, and risk registers.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience (15 years w/out bachelor’s degree) in management and operation of a mixed rotary and fixed-wing aircraft fleet.
- 2,000 hours total flight time and a demonstrated working knowledge of aviation operations (i.e., aerial applications) and knowledge of assigned countries and respective operational environments (i.e., Central / South America, Middle East, MEA, and Caribbean countries).
- Should have experience in at least 1 aviation project of similar scope and at least 15 years overall aviation work experience due to the role as direct interface between INL/A and associate contracts in day-to-day aviation missions.
- FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman’s Certificate Airplane SEL.
- Branch 15 Aviation MOS series or another Commercial / military equivalent.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience as listed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience on large-scale CONUS / OCONUS ($100M annual revenue) U.S. Government aviation operations contracts in remote and/or hostile environments.
- Experience managing aircraft divestment or platform sunset activities.
- Spanish Level L-2, R-2 in LATAM Programs
Security Clearance Requirement:
- An active SECRET level clearance is required (and/or the ability to acquire prior to contract start).
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
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Operations Jobs in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operations job in Melbourne?
Focus your search on Melbourne's aerospace and defense supply chain, the healthcare systems anchored along Wickham Road, and the logistics and distribution operations serving the Port Canaveral corridor. Candidates who understand lean manufacturing, ERP systems, or supply chain coordination stand out locally. Tailoring your resume to the Space Coast's project-driven and compliance-heavy environment gives you a concrete edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire operationss in Melbourne?
Melbourne operations roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Orlando Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local market is anchored by aerospace contractors, hospital systems, and light manufacturing firms that consistently backfill operations roles as Melbourne's defense and commercial space sectors keep expanding.
Are there remote operations jobs in Melbourne?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the role: hands-on production and facilities operations are almost always on-site, while procurement, logistics coordination, and operations analyst positions can go remote. About 0% of operations openings tied to Melbourne are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting demand from both local employers and national firms posting to the area. Analytical and back-office operations functions see the most remote flexibility.
How can I get a operations job in Melbourne with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Melbourne is a production or operations coordinator role at one of the area's aerospace or defense manufacturing suppliers, where structured workflows and training programs accommodate early-career hires. Local community college programs at Eastern Florida State College feed directly into operations and supply chain tracks. Internships or entry-level logistics roles at Port Canaveral-adjacent distribution companies also build the hands-on credentials Melbourne employers expect before promoting into full operations positions.
Which industries hire the most operationss in Melbourne?
Most operations openings in Melbourne sit in Healthcare & Medical Services and Sports & Recreation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Melbourne's concentration of Space Coast defense contractors, regional healthcare providers, and aerospace manufacturing suppliers creates consistent operations hiring across all three sectors, with demand accelerating as new commercial space ventures continue to establish facilities in Brevard County.
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