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Breaker · 1 month ago

Mission Operations Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Breaker is a company focused on redefining human-robot interaction in military operations through their AI agent, Avalon. The Mission Operations Engineer will lead multi-robot demonstrations and field trials, translating technical capabilities into operational value while building relationships with military decision-makers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute multi-robot demonstrations for customers and partners globally

Transport and maintain equipment across various field conditions - robots, batteries, cameras, sensors, and supporting hardware

Represent Breaker at trade shows, customer meetings, and field demonstrations, building relationships with military and defense industry contacts

Serve as the technical point of contact for key customer organizations, maintaining relationships and tailoring explanations to different audiences

Execute structured test plans on new features and software releases, conducting field testing to identify bugs and performance issues in operational conditions

Write comprehensive test reports and demo debriefs - performance analysis, operational feedback, bug documentation, and product recommendations

Provide an authentic operator perspective to engineering teams, translating how Avalon would actually be used in military contexts and turning that into product requirements

Debug field issues in real-time (compass calibration, hardware integration, connectivity problems)

Maintain customer pipeline documentation and collaborate with BD leadership on demonstration strategy and prioritization

Qualification

Tactical military experienceTechnical aptitudeCommunication skillsEngineering degreeSoftware debuggingBusiness development experienceNetwork within military communitiesDefense procurementStartup experienceModern tooling

Required

US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Tactical military experience - you understand how ISR and autonomous systems are employed in real operations, whether you were the operator, the supported unit, or worked closely with those teams

Exceptional communication and presentation skills - you can represent Breaker professionally to senior military leaders and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Strong technical aptitude - you understand complex systems, troubleshoot independently, and can debug issues in the field

Strong written communication - clear, detailed technical reports and documentation

Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%+ of time) - domestic and international

Currently living in, or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas

Transport and set up robots (lifting up to 50 lbs)

Work outdoors in various weather conditions

Work irregular hours based on customer schedules and testing windows