Field Deployment Lead

Overview

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization, automation, and aerial intelligence will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar. Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform, with our Drone-in-a-Box program as a critical component for continuous and autonomous data capture across solar sites worldwide. We collaborate with project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of massive solar projects.

Our team includes solar-industry veterans, engineers, coders, product managers, drone specialists, and project managers. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world.

As the Drone Deployment Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end mobilization, deployment, return, and maintenance of Terabase-owned drone-in-a-box equipment and supporting assets. You will ensure that all DIB systems are safely delivered, deployed, operated, and returned from project sites, while overseeing maintenance and repairs to maximize uptime and reliability across multiple active projects across the US.

You will collaborate with project managers, remote pilot teams, service providers, and technical support SMEs to coordinate logistics, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high standards of operational excellence. You will lead DIB deployments across multiple sites, support pilot teams and data capture technology needs, and ensure deployed equipment meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements and uptime to deliver timely data for our customers.

• Lead the mobilization, deployment, and demobilization of drone-in-a-box equipment and supporting assets across multiple project sites.
• Develop and implement logistics plans and deployment documentation for safe delivery, installation, and tear-down of fielded DIB systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external customers, and supporting vendors to ensure timely and efficient site setup and equipment return.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, location, status, and deployment schedules to ensure efficient rotation of equipment from project to warehouse.

• Oversee schedule and unscheduled (corrective) maintenance of drone-in-a-box equipment in the field and warehouse, including hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, coordinating with vendors and technical support as needed and traveling to project sites to resolve issues which cannot be remotely resolved.
• Establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules and documentation standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability for rapid repairs and proper parts rotation schedules.

• Monitor deployed systems for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107, local aviation regulations, and site-specific safety requirements per the Terabase remote drone operational policies & site evaluation requirements.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mobilization, maintenance, and repairs enabling streamlined deployments and reduced time on-site.
• Provide regular reporting on equipment status, uptime, and maintenance activities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for site teams regarding DIB mobilization and maintenance.
• Support customer onboarding and training related to equipment deployment and care.
• Translate feedback from field operations into process improvements and technical enhancements.

• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for more efficient mobilization and maintenance workflows.
• Lead structured reviews to capture lessons learned and standardize best practices.
• Support integration of DIB asset data into project management and digital twin platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation, business management, or related field.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• 5+ years’ experience in drone operations, aviation, or…