# Field Operations Associate

**Company:** [NODA AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/noda-ai)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Python, Jira, Confluence, Notion, Cli, Faa Part 107, Ipc Soldering, Uas Platforms, Lab Management Software, Inventory Software
**Posted:** 2026-05-04

> Supports field deployments of autonomous orchestration systems for unmanned vehicles through hands-on assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and logistics coordination. Supervises technicians, engages customers onsite, and manages documentation with 2+ years technical experience and up to 50% travel.

## Job Description

## 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).
- 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).
- 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
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to rapidly obtain **STRONGLY preferred**.
- 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**).

## 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.

## What We Offer
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive pay
- Flexible time off
- Generous PTO policy
- Federal holidays
- Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
- Free OneMedical membership

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