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About the Role
NODA is seeking a Mission Lead to manage customer-facing technical programs, pre-sales projects, pilot programs, and field deployments. This role combines technical program management, operational execution, and customer engagement to deliver novel integrations and technical solutions that support mission outcomes and business development.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of customer-facing technical programmes, demonstrations, pilot programmes, and field deployments from initial scoping through integration, launch readiness, delivery, and operational handoff.
- Develop and manage integrated programme plans including milestones, schedules, dependencies, resource requirements, risks, deliverables, and measurable success criteria.
- Partner with Business Development, Product, and Engineering to scope pilot programmes, novel technology integrations, and future capabilities aligned with customer mission requirements.
- Serve as the primary programmatic and operational liaison between customers, government stakeholders, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate across Engineering, Product, Business Development, and Operations to resolve technical and operational challenges, manage dependencies, and ensure projects are delivered to specification and on schedule.
- Translate customer mission requirements, operational workflows, technical constraints, and success criteria into actionable project plans and coordinated execution priorities.
- Track technical integration progress, assess deployment readiness, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and drive timely decisions.
- Collaborate with Product Management to align customer-driven development, R&D initiatives, and pilot efforts with product roadmaps.
- Gather and synthesise customer feedback, operational insights, and lessons learned from demonstrations and deployments.
- Support Business Development efforts by providing technical and programmatic expertise during customer engagements.
- Coordinate operational handoffs, post-deployment support requirements, and issue escalation processes.
- Travel to customer sites, field exercises, and operational environments to support demonstrations, integrations, and deployments hands-on.
- Establish and continuously improve programme execution practices, customer onboarding, deployment readiness, stakeholder communications, and operational processes.
- Manage programme information, customer data, and technical details with appropriate discretion in accordance with Noda’s security and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent military or operational experience.
- 5+ years of experience in technical programme management, project management, mission management, deployment management, or related roles within technology, defense, or mission-critical operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programmes from initial planning and requirements definition through execution, delivery, and operational handoff.
- Strong organisational, programme management, and communication skills.
- Experience working with technical teams and translating customer mission requirements into actionable project plans, technical deliverables, and measurable success criteria.
- Technical aptitude and experience working with complex hardware, software, networking, infrastructure, systems integration, or related technical environments.
- Proven track record of managing project scope, schedules, dependencies, resources, and risks while delivering complex technical programmes on time and within scope.
- Experience engaging directly with customers, technical stakeholders, and cross-functional leadership.
- Previous military, government, defence technology, or defence industry experience, particularly supporting operational missions, technical deployments, or government programmes.
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, unmanned platforms, or related technologies, including hardware and software integration.
- Field deployment or operational environment experience, including hands-on support of demonstrations, integrations, or operational readiness activities.
- Ability to operate independently, establish structure in ambiguous environments, and maintain execution momentum in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Background in pre-sales, solutions engineering, technical customer engagement, or customer-facing mission execution.
- Experience supporting DoD, intelligence community, or other government stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience transitioning prototypes, demonstrations, or pilot programmes into operational deployments or sustained customer programmes.
- Familiarity with field operations, deployment logistics, technical integration, operational readiness, and post-deployment support.
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical, business, or management discipline such as MS or MBA.
Skills
- Technical program management
- Organizational capabilities
- Accountability
- Resource coordination
- Technical aptitude
- Autonomous systems
- Integration requirements
- Operational dependencies
- Mission-critical technical challenges
- Customer-focused mindset
- Mission objectives
- Operational value
- Trusted working relationships
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Risk identification
- Navigating ambiguity
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Hands-on work
- Sense of ownership
- Urgency
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid on-site
- Up to 30% travel
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- Equivalent military or operational experience
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical, business, or management discipline such as MS or MBA
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for career growth
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero paycheck premiums for you and your family
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- 11 Paid holidays
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Military Leave for annual training or service requirements
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Access to One Medical
- Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more.
- Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support
About the Company
- NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.
- We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.
- Our Mission Leads drive the execution of cutting-edge pilot programs and field demonstrations, translating innovative concepts into tangible solutions that showcase our technical solutions to prospective customers and partners.
- Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- NODA AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and to maintaining equitable employment and hiring practices.
- We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- As a federal contractor, NODA AI complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruiting, hiring, and employment process.
- Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance and ban-the-box laws, including the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance where applicable.
- We actively encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
- NODA AI is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible work environment for all applicants and employees.
- If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@NodaIntelligence.ai or contact your recruiter so we can provide the support you need.