Hop Aero ยท 8 hours ago
Field Operations Engineer
OKC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHop Aero is building the physical internet, operating at the intersection of aerospace, national security, and hard execution. The role involves hands-on engineering at the test site, focusing on turning designs into hardware and executing test operations.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Matija Milenovic
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day field and test operations at our Oklahoma test site
Assemble, modify, and maintain test hardware and ground support equipment
Execute test procedures, checklists, and pre- and post-test activities
Perform hands-on fabrication including drilling, fitting, basic welding, and assembly
Create and modify CAD models and drawings for test hardware and fixtures
Troubleshoot issues during testing and implement practical fixes quickly
Coordinate closely with the rest of the engineering team to feed lessons learned back into design
Qualification
Required
3-5 years relevant experience
Strong bias toward execution
Comfortable being uncomfortable: Working at the test site, tackling challenges every day, willing to learn from and teach others
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX, or similar) - experience with rapid prototyping is a huge plus
Hands-on mechanical aptitude, you can build things without needing step-by-step instructions
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
Willingness to relocate to or already be based in Oklahoma
This position may require access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be a U.S. Person under ITAR
Preferred
Aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing background
Experience with test operations, field ops, or flight test support
Military or veteran background is a huge plus
Welding, machining, or composite experience
Company
Hop Aero
Stealth mode startup building a physical internet. More info coming soon.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase