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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