Field Operations Specialist
Hawthorne, CAAll locationsHawthorne, CAEl Segundo, California, United States On-site
$72,800–$120,640 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Field Operations Specialist serves as the frontline technical representative supporting internal R&D, deployed systems and customer operations. This role is responsible for fielding and troubleshooting CHAOS Industries' software and hardware capabilities in operational environments . This role requires strong initiative: build trust, learn, drive, and deliver outcomes and flawless execution. A Field Operations Specialist works directly with front-line military, government, and commercial customers to ensure mission success. Successful candidates thrive in ambiguous environments, possess strong technical aptitude, and are comfortable operating independently in the field. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional planning and coordination skills, an aptitude for flawless execution and an eagerness to apply them to the tactical deployment of CHAOS Industries systems. This role sits within the Operations & Training group on the Mission team . This role requires you to have intimate product knowledge and willingness to be hands-on with hardware in the field with customers. Success requires a thorough understanding of our technology, capabilities, and resources squared with the mission and user requirements.
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of experience supporting military, government, or enterprise technology systems.
- A solution-oriented mentality
- you know to go to obtain missing information, use creativity to problem solve, and relish the opportunity to take on a difficult problem.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking environments.
- Experience with tactical communications, networking, sensors, UAS, C2 systems, or AI-enabled platforms.
- You enjoy getting your hands dirty, literally: CHAOS is an engineering-first company with a hardware component.
- Ability to seamlessly organize and navigate overseas engagements, operating in remote areas and able to plan for and mitigate risk to reputation, mission and personnel.
- We intend to go with our customers to where they need us most to deliver.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication software like Slack, Teams and Zoom.
- Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Bachelor's degree desired (but not required) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Military Science, or related field.