About the role
Mission Lead – NODA AI Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid on-site, with up to 30% travel) Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance About NODA NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. Our Mission Leads drive the execution of cutting-edge pilot programs and field demonstrations, translating innovative concepts into tangible solutions that showcase our technical solutions to prospective customers and partners. Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.
The Role We are seeking a Mission Lead to manage pre-sales projects, pilot programs, and field deliveries that showcase our technology. This role combines project management expertise with technical acumen to deliver novel integrations and technical solutions that directly support business development efforts. You'll work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and product teams to ensure successful execution of customer-facing demonstrations and pilot programs that can evolve into core product features. Key
Responsibilities Manage day-to-day execution of projects, demonstrations, and customer integrations from initiation through delivery Assist in the scoping of pilot programs for novel technologies and future product features in collaboration with sales, product, and engineering teams Coordinate across cross-functional teams including sales, engineers, and designers to ensure projects are delivered to specification and on schedule Serve as primary liaison between customer-facing teams and internal development efforts during pilot and demonstration phases Collaborate with Product Management to align R&D and pilot efforts with product roadmaps and strategic direction Gather and synthesize customer feedback from demonstrations and pilots, working with Product to incorporate insights into future roadmaps Support business development activities by providing technical expertise and project management for customer engagements Manage project timelines and deliverables while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders Required