Mission Lead

Austin, Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

The Mission Lead manages customer-facing technical programs, pilot programs, and field deployments. You will drive cross-functional execution to translate customer requirements into technical and operational plans.

What you will do

Lead execution of customer-facing technical programmes, demonstrations, pilot programmes, and field deployments.
Develop and manage integrated programme plans including milestones, schedules, and risks.
Partner with Business Development, Product, and Engineering to scope pilot programmes.
Serve as the primary programmatic and operational liaison between customers and internal teams.
Translate customer mission requirements into actionable project plans.
Track technical integration progress and mitigate risks.
Collaborate with Product Management to align customer-driven development with product roadmaps.
Gather and synthesise customer feedback for product improvements.
Support Business Development efforts during customer engagements.
Coordinate operational handoffs and post-deployment support.

Required qualifications

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 en
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programmes from initial planning through execution and delivery.
Strong organisational, programme management, and communication skills.
Experience working with technical teams and translating customer mission requirements into actionable project plans.
Technical aptitude and experience working with complex hardware, software, networking, infrastructure, or systems integration.
Proven track record of managing project scope, schedules, dependencies, resources, and risks.
Experience engaging directly with customers, technical stakeholders, and cross-functional leadership.
Previous military, government, defence technology, or defence industry experience.
Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, unmanned platforms, or related technologies.
Field deployment or operational environment experience.
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice to have

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.
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.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department

About the company

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. They develop solutions for the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space.