Field Deployment Lead

What we do

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. To fully unlock this potential, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. Our Drone-in-a-Box program is a critical component in this vision, enabling continuous and autonomous data capture across solar sites worldwide.

We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of massive solar projects. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newcomers, 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.

Job Description

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 be responsible for ensuring 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.

Responsibilities

Deployment & Return Operations

• 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.

Maintenance & Repair

Operational Oversight

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement & Scalability

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $110,000 – $120,000 (DOE)

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.