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Field Operations Specialist

Workplace
Hybrid
Commitment
Full-time
Seniority
Junior
Posted
Location
Austin, United States

We are seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support field deployments of our autonomous orchestration systems through hands-on technical work and operational coordination. This position combines field technician responsibilities with supervisory duties, requiring you to perform system assembly, integration, and troubleshooting while also supervising field technicians and managing deployment logistics. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding field logistics and administrative coordination, ensuring smooth execution of on-site operations while capturing customer feedback to support continuous improvement of our deployment processes.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers onsite, providing technical guidance and representing NODA professionally.
  • Assist in planning logistics for travel, shipping, and equipment readiness.
  • Build, wire, and test UAS/robotic platforms, payloads, and support equipment.
  • Track, repair, and maintain lab equipment, spare parts, and test assets.
  • Lead setup/teardown and technical troubleshooting at multi-domain field exercises.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure accuracy, durability, and repeatability of assemblies.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and well-documented lab and field environment.
  • Draft and maintain event-specific documentation: assembly procedures, deployment logs, checklists, and after-action reports (AARs).
  • Verify platforms are flight-ready before transport and deployment.
  • Coordinate with engineering and mission teams to ensure event readiness.
  • Document issues and fixes in real time to capture lessons learned.
  • Oversee junior field staff during operations and ensure smooth team coordination.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen (required).
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent military/industry experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical experience (assembly, lab, or field environment).
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and must have RPIC & EP experience
  • Strong organizational skills and experience coordinating logistics or operations.
  • Comfortable working in both lab and outdoor field environments.
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs and work in dynamic field conditions.

Nice to have

  • IPC soldering or electronics certification.
  • Experience leading small teams in technical or field environments.
  • Familiarity with lab management or inventory software.
  • Comfort with scripting, dashboards, or log retrieval tools (e.g., Python, CLI, spreadsheets).
  • Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Notion).
  • Self-directed and team-oriented, with a willingness to take initiative.

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match
  • Equity grants for new hires
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Military Leave for annual training or service requirements
  • FSA
  • DCFSA
  • HSA
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Access to One Medical
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.