Director, DRONIC® Network Operations

Niricson

2d • Remote

About The Position

At Niricson, we believe the world’s most critical infrastructure deserves better intelligence. From hydroelectric dams and bridges to tunnels and industrial assets, aging infrastructure is one of the defining global challenges of our time. Traditional inspection methods are slow, subjective, dangerous, and increasingly unsustainable. We’re changing that. Niricson combines robotics, AI, advanced sensing technologies, and data analytics to help infrastructure owners make smarter, safer, and more proactive decisions about the assets their communities depend on every day. Our technologies operate where humans often cannot, collecting high-quality data from complex structures using industrial drones and proprietary sensing systems, then transforming that data into actionable engineering insights. We’re a team of engineers, innovators, builders, and problem-solvers passionate about creating technology that has real-world impact at global scale. As we continue to grow, we are expanding the way our technologies are deployed around the world. We are building a global network of certified operators, partners, and field specialists capable of delivering consistent, high-quality infrastructure inspections across multiple regions and asset types. To support this vision, we are looking for a Director, DRONIC ® Network Operations, who is excited by the challenge of building and scaling a world-class field operations network. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure inspections by developing the systems, standards, partnerships, and operational excellence that will enable Niricson's technologies to be deployed reliably and consistently around the globe.

Requirements

• 7+ years leading drone, geomatics, field operations, reality capture, inspection, or infrastructure asset management programs.
• Experience managing distributed field teams or contractor networks.
• Deep knowledge of RPAS/UAV operations.
• Experience developing SOPs, certification programs, and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of photogrammetry, geospatial data collection, or infrastructure inspections.
• Experience working with regulated operations and safety programs.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certification.
• Experience with thermal inspections.
• Experience with NDT or structural health monitoring.
• Experience building national or international service networks.
• Background in engineering, geomatics, surveying, aviation, or infrastructure inspections.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale the DRONIC ®- certified operator network.
• Develop regional coverage strategies across Canada, the United States, Australia, and future markets.
• Establish capacity-planning and operational-readiness standards.
• Create scalable deployment models for field operations.
• Develop operator certification programs.
• Define qualification standards for visual, thermal, and acoustic inspections.
• Own field data acceptance criteria and rejection standards.
• Establish audit and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, and applicable international regulations.
• Maintain operational procedures and safety management systems.
• Oversee flight operations standards and risk management processes.
• Recruit and manage strategic drone and inspection partners.
• Develop onboarding and certification pathways.
• Establish service-level expectations and performance standards.
• Develop SOPs for all field data capture activities.
• Implement performance metrics and operational KPIs.
• Improve scalability, efficiency, and utilization of field resources.
• Partner with internal sensor other teams to validate field deployment procedures.
• Support Product and R&D teams during technology rollouts.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to support client delivery.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits including dental and vision coverage
• performance bonus
• flexible working hours
• paid vacation
• opportunity to help shape groundbreaking technologies with global impact
• Meaningful Equity Participation: This role includes a significant stock option grant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed