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DevOps Engineer - R132

Herndon, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

Expedition Technology (EXP) is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team to provide DevSecOps expertise across a wide range of programs. The role involves developing and delivering scalable and ...

Naval Expeditionary Operations * Amphibious Operations * Combat Service Support * Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (MCM) * Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) * Familiarity with Navy and Fleet ...

Naval Expeditionary Operations * Amphibious Operations * Combat Service Support * Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (MCM) * Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) * Familiarity with Navy and Fleet ...

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Operations Manager

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Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Location: Bay Area (deployment-facing) with travel  


ABOUT US


Buoyant Aero builds autonomous lighter-than-air aircraft. We’re transitioning from prototype shop to operating company — running daily commercial deployments in challenging real-world environments.


We’re a small, technical, fast-moving team building a new category of aerial infrastructure and media platform.


THE ROLE


You will own the operational backbone of our SF deployment and the deployments that follow.


That means:

- SOPs that exist, get followed, and improve

- Crew schedules that hold

- Spares inventories that don’t run out offshore

- Calm, professional execution even when conditions change quickly


You will be responsible for making deployments feel reliable, repeatable, and scalable.


RESPONSIBILITIES


- Own deployment SOPs (launch, recovery, battery swaps, weather calls, emergency procedures)

- Coordinate pilots, vessel crew, and field operations staff

- Run daily deployment debriefs and weekly ops reviews

- Manage spares, batteries, helium logistics, transport, and deployment readiness

- Serve as the on-site operational point of contact for clients

- Track operational metrics including uptime, cancellations, cycle time, and cost per flight hour

- Identify operational risks before they become incidents


YOU PROBABLY HAVE


- 5+ years running field operations in aviation, maritime, film/TV production, military logistics, expedition operations, field service, or similar environments

- Strong operational judgment under pressure

- Comfort with checklists as a craft, not a chore

- Excellent written communication skills — a large portion of this role is documentation and coordination

- Willingness to spend significant time on boats during deployment seasons


BONUS


- Part 107 certification (or willingness to obtain one — we’ll sponsor)

- Aviation, drone, or UAS operations background

- Maritime operations experience


COMPENSATION


Competitive salary + equity for full time positions.


Send a short note and resume to jobs@buoyant.aero.