NODA AI ยท 3 months ago
Field Operations Associate
Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expNODA AI is a veteran-owned technology company transforming unmanned systems collaboration in complex environments. The Field Operations Associate will support the deployment of autonomous systems through technical work and operational coordination, serving as a key point of contact for customers and overseeing field technicians.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Generous PTO policy
Federal holidays
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Free OneMedical membership
Company
NODA AI
NODA AI is a venture-backed defense company focused on building algorithm superiority.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase