Field Logistics Manager
| Company | Mach Industries |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA, USA |
| Salary | $100000 – $150000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in logistics operations, with a focus on field environments.
- Proven expertise in field procurement and resource coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operational and logistical challenges in real-time during field activities.
- Experience supporting international field operations, including navigating customs and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for operations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex logistics under tight timelines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute logistics for field operations, including transportation and deployment of test hardware and personnel.
- Arrange domestic and international shipping/receiving of critical UAS components and operational equipment.
- Deliver pre-deployment safety briefings and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) training to ensure team readiness.
- Enforce best-practice safety and logistics protocols during all field operations to maintain compliance and operational integrity.
- Assist in executing post-manufacturing flight acceptance checklists to validate platform readiness.
- Support flight operations alongside Flight Ops team members in diverse domestic and international environments.
- Document and report key engineering observations and business development insights from field tests to drive platform improvements.
- Troubleshoot logistical and operational issues in real-time to ensure mission success under dynamic conditions.
- Coordinate field procurement to secure necessary resources and equipment for testing and demonstrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior military experience, with familiarity in operational planning or logistics.
- Holds an FAA Part 107 UAS License.
- Proficiency in multiple spoken languages to support international operations.
- Holds a Private Pilot’s License, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating, Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
- Experience with Ardupilot, PX4, or similar UAS flight control systems.
- Familiarity with defense industry standards or Department of Defense operational protocols.