# Mission Lead

**Company:** [NODA AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/noda-ai)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Project Management, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Cross-Functional Coordination, Technical Integration, Customer Feedback Analysis, Business Development, Dod Engagement, Solutions Engineering, Product Roadmap
**Posted:** 2025-10-06

> Leads execution of pre-sales projects, pilot programs, and field demonstrations for autonomous systems technology. Coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver customer integrations, gather feedback, and support business development in defense sectors.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day execution of projects, demonstrations, and customer integrations from initiation through delivery
- Assist in the scoping of pilot programs for novel technologies and future product features in collaboration with sales, product, and engineering teams
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams including sales, engineers, and designers to ensure projects are delivered to specification and on schedule
- Serve as primary liaison between customer-facing teams and internal development efforts during pilot and demonstration phases
- Collaborate with Product Management to align R&D and pilot efforts with product roadmaps and strategic direction
- Gather and synthesize customer feedback from demonstrations and pilots, working with Product to incorporate insights into future roadmaps
- Support business development activities by providing technical expertise and project management for customer engagements
- Manage project timelines and deliverables while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in technology or defense sectors
- Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Experience working with technical teams and translating customer requirements into actionable project plans
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance

## Preferred Qualifications
- Previous military, government, or defense industry experience
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or related technologies
- Background in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
- Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS, etc.)
- Existing security clearance
- Experience working with DoD or intelligence community stakeholders

## Skills & Attributes
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Technical aptitude to understand complex autonomous systems and integration requirements
- Customer-focused mindset with ability to translate technical capabilities into customer value
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with both technical teams and external stakeholders
- Adaptability to manage diverse projects ranging from field demonstrations to novel technology development
- Problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in dynamic, fast-paced environments

## 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
- 401(k)

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