Field Operations Associate

NODA AI•Austin, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Operations Associate will support field deployments of NODA AI's autonomous orchestration systems through hands-on technical work and operational coordination. This role combines field technician responsibilities with supervisory duties, involving system assembly, integration, and troubleshooting, as well as supervising field technicians and managing deployment logistics. The associate will be the primary point of contact for customers regarding field logistics and administrative coordination, ensuring smooth on-site operations and gathering customer feedback for process improvement. The position requires up to 50% travel, including evenings and weekends during mission-critical events.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen (required).
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent military/industry experience.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to rapidly obtain.
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).

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.