Field Operations Specialist

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Quality control mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and represent NODA in the field.
• Independent problem-solving combined with collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with operational planning and supervision.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan + 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: free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy.
• Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support.