Field Ops Lead: Autonomous Testing & Logistics

Overland AI; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and/

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI is seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support frequent field testing and demonstrations of high-speed autonomous off-road vehicles in remote environments. You will manage equipment, inventory, and field event logistics, ensuring smooth operations and on-time execution.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of hands-on field operations and are comfortable using Jira, Airtable, or similar tools. You’ll travel domestically, with some OCONUS opportunities, and must be able to obtain a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in field operations, logistics, event production, or a related hands-on role.
• Strong experience using and maintaining operational tracking systems such as Jira, Airtable, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Execute field tests and demonstrations locally (Ellensburg and Yakima areas) and across the continental United States.
• Own inventory control and asset management: tracking, staging, packing, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Lead event pack-out and pack-in: loading, transport, on-site setup and teardown of field test infrastructure.
• Attend and support field tests multiple times weekly locally; travel monthly for out-of-state events.
• Operate off-road vehicles and light equipment in support of testing (training provided).
• Maintain and improve operational tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Confluence, logistics software).
• Coordinate with team members and external stakeholders to schedule, resource, and execute field events on time and within budget.

Skills

Field operations

Logistics

Event production

Hands-on

Tools

Jira

Airtable

Confluence

Job description

Overland AI is seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support frequent field testing and demonstrations of high-speed autonomous off-road vehicles in remote environments. You will manage equipment, inventory, and field event logistics, ensuring smooth operations and on-time execution.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of hands-on field operations and are comfortable using Jira, Airtable, or similar tools. You’ll travel domestically, with some OCONUS opportunities, and must be able to obtain a