Field Operations Manager

About Overland AI:

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success. 

Overland AI has secured $42M in funding, including a Series A led by 8VC, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.  

Role Summary: 

We are looking for a highly motivated field operations manager to join our team in order to plan and support frequent and aggressive field testing and demonstrations of high-speed autonomous off-road vehicles in remote and austere environments.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan, resource, and support field tests and demonstrations both in Washington and in various locations across the country. 
• Attend and participate in frequent field tests: multiple times weekly in Washington (Ellensburg and Yakima areas), quarterly at sites elsewhere in the continental United States.
• Build and adhere to budgets, timelines, and resourcing pipelines as relates to planned tests and demonstrations. 
• Operate offroad vehicles and heavy equipment as needed (training provided) to support field testing.
• Work with government and military stakeholders to reserve and occupy land, schedule training, coordinate demonstrations, gather end-user feedback, and more.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Strong operations and/or project management background: BS and 4+ years OR 8+ years of project and/or operations management experience, with an emphasis on on-site or field projects or events.
• Team Player: You excel in a small-team atmosphere, taking ownership and working with your colleagues to solve problems across disciplines. 
• Self-Starter: You are internally motivated and act in the best interest of your team, even without direct guidance or in the absence of existing processes and procedures.
• Strong inter-personal skills: You are able to build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and government employees, often remotely, to facilitate successful execution of field events and logistics.
• Field-test forward: You enjoy getting your hands dirty and going off the beaten path to see the results of what you are working on. You have enthusiasm for spending long days in remote locations in bad weather to complete a field test.  You are willing to travel long distances to support remote testing, occasionally on short notice.
• Familiarity with military training and operations: You show demonstrable knowledge of military operations and jargon or experience working closely with military units and contractors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance. 
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the year.
• Must be able to travel OCONUS

Location:

The preferred location for this position is Ellensburg or Yakima, WA.

Benefits:

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

• The salary range for this position is $80-120k annually
• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave