Deployment Lead | Navy Manufacturing

The role

Deployment Leads own high-impact deployments to automate critical manufacturing workflows for Navy and defense applications. You will lead cross-functional teams to deploy Gecko's technology across foundries, forges, and manufacturers.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary owner of high-impact customer deployments
• Drive execution from initial problem definition through delivery
• Engage directly with customer stakeholders to uncover high-value problems
• Build trust across technical, operational, and senior leadership stakeholders
• Manage expectations, communicate progress, and expand mission impact
• Lead cross-functional teams of Product Strategists, Product Designers, and Forward Deployed Engineers
• Drive execution and implementation of Gecko's tech stack
• Build business models and use data to support strategic recommendations
• Travel as needed to support deployments, engage stakeholders, and remove blockers

Required qualifications

• 7+ years experience in program delivery, consulting, product, or operations in complex environments
• Experience working in heavy industry manufacturing or the DoD/maritime ecosystem
• Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional efforts with multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into decisions
• Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive outcomes

Nice to have

• Experience with Navy manufacturing, major defense primes, or foundry/forge environments
• Familiarity with digitally-native manufacturing
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, data analytics, or systems integration
• Experience deploying software or data platforms in production environments
• Understanding of structural inspection, corrosion, or lifecycle modeling

Benefits

• Company equity
• 401(k) matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health
• Ongoing professional development
• Family planning assistance
• Flexible paid time off

Before you apply

• Must qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual)
• Requires regular access to export-controlled technical data, U.S. Government information systems, and customer facilities subject to U.S.-person access requirements

About the company

Gecko Robotics helps organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure using wall-climbing robots, sensors, and an AI-powered data platform.