Head of Launch (Middle East)
About Us
Quartermaster AI leverages cutting-edge AI and robotics technology to enhance maritime domain awareness, aiming to become the eyes, ears, and brain of the ocean by enabling every vessel to collaboratively sense, compute, and communicate. Quartermaster is a venture-backed Maritime Domain Awareness company providing near real-time insights to government and commercial partners via our SmartMast™ product. SmartMast™ is a COTS sensor system consisting of a camera, a software-defined radio, and a proprietary onboard AI component installed on vessels worldwide, and managed by Quartermaster.
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Launch for the Middle East to lead Quartermaster's entry into one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors. This is a high-stakes, dual-mandate role sitting at the intersection of diplomacy and operational strategy: you will be responsible for de-risking our business across a wide range of jurisdictions and regulatory regimes while securing the maritime partnerships that anchor our growth. Success in this role is measured in SmartMast™ units installed, activated, and reporting across the Middle East's maritime corridors.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain proactive relationships with national maritime authori
