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Main Sequence · 1 month ago

Mission Operations Engineer | Breaker

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Main Sequence is an exciting startup at the forefront of physical AI, seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead hands-on deployments and demonstrations of their autonomous systems technology. The role involves conducting multi-drone demonstrations for defense customers, testing software from an operator's perspective, and directly influencing product development through real operational experience.

Venture Capital & Private Equity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently plan, coordinate, and execute multi-drone demonstrations for potential customers and partners across the US

Transport and maintain demo equipment, including setup in various field conditions, and maintain hardware stack (drones, batteries, cameras, sensors)

Represent Breaker professionally in customer interactions, building trust and rapport with military and defense industry contacts while tailoring technical explanations to different audiences

Maintain relationships with potential customers and partners, becoming the known point of contact within key organizations

Execute structured test plans on new features and software releases, conducting field testing to identify bugs and performance issues in real-world conditions

Write comprehensive test reports and demo debriefs including performance analysis, operational feedback, bug documentation, and recommendations

Provide operator perspective that engineering teams cannot replicate - translating how the technology would actually be used in military contexts

Debug basic software issues in the field (e.g., compass calibration, hardware integration problems)

Interface with engineering team leads to translate operator feedback into product requirements

Maintain customer/partner pipeline documentation and collaborate with BD leadership on demo strategy and customer prioritization

Qualification

Military UAV operations experienceTactical military experienceTechnical aptitudeExceptional interpersonal skillsWritten communicationBusiness development experienceEngineering degreeSoftware debuggingDocumentation systems familiarity

Required

Military UAV operations experience required (operator, special forces with ISR experience, or worked alongside UAV teams)

US citizenship required for security clearance; role based in Austin, Texas

Tactical military experience - you understand how ISR and autonomous systems are employed in real operations, whether you were the operator, the supported unit, or worked closely with those teams

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills - you'll be the first impression many customers have of Breaker and must represent the company professionally

Technical aptitude - you can understand complex technical systems, explain them clearly to diverse audiences, and troubleshoot issues independently in the field

Strong written communication - you can produce clear, detailed technical reports and documentation

Willingness to travel frequently - including domestic US travel (majority of time) and international travel

Must be willing to relocate to Austin, Texas

Ability to transport and set up drone systems (lifting up to 50 lbs)

Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

Ability to work irregular hours based on customer schedules and testing windows

Preferred

Business development or sales experience in the defense sector

Engineering degree (especially software, aerospace, or related fields)

Existing network within military UAV, ISR, or special operations communities

Experience translating between engineering teams and operational users

Understanding of defense procurement processes and decision-making

Prior experience working in small, fast-paced startup environments

Familiarity with software debugging and technical troubleshooting

Experience with documentation systems (Notion, Jira, CRM tools)

Benefits

Generous equity packages mean when Breaker wins, you win.

Company

Main Sequence

We are Australia’s deep tech investment fund tackling the world’s biggest challenges by turning today’s scientific discoveries into tomorrow’s industries.

Founded in 2016