22h ago

Operations Specialist, Forward Deployed Engineering

Austin, Texas

$95k-$135k / yearest.

full-timemidaerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll support the Forward Deployed Engineering team by owning logistics, project schedules, and budgets. You'll enable engineers to focus on high-impact technical work through cross-functional coordination and ensure every deployment is executed with precision. This role combines tactical execution with program-level project management in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Own and manage project schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional milestones for FDE-led initiatives
  • Support the definition, documentation, and tracking of technical requirements and system capabilities
  • Run and coordinate structured design reviews to capture decisions and ensure alignment
  • Track and manage FDE-related budgets, vendor contracts, and spend against plan

📋 Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or engineering program management in robotics, aerospace, defense, or similar field
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field
  • Experience managing schedules, budgets, and component delivery timelines in a hardware and software environment
  • Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Monday, Coda, MS Excel, or equivalent)

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), MRP systems (e.g., ION), and BOM management tools (e.g., Arena)
  • Familiarity with U.S. defense contracting, DoD logistics, and proposal/IRAD tracking

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 Medical Insurance: Comprehensive plans covering a range of services
  • 🦷 Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups and orthodontics
  • 🏖️ Generous PTO and Holidays
  • 👶 Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 🍽️ Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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