Field Test Project Manager

About Overland AI:  

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role Summary 

We are seeking a detail oriented and technically fluent Field Test Project Manager to support high-tempo, field-forward testing across multiple vehicles, sites, and programs. In this role, you will run regular planning meetings, drive schedules, manage ticket queues, maintain test plans, and ensure clear communication across multiple teams. You will work closely with software, hardware, program, safety, and test teams to track issues, organize priorities, and support smooth and predictable execution of each test cycle. Your attention to detailed planning and processes will enable engineers and field teams to stay focused on running tests and improving system performance.

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate upcoming field tests by gathering objectives, data requirements, and resource needs from engineering and operations teams
• Assist partnered teams in the creation and revision of structured test plans, validation documents, meeting notes, and process documentation
• Track and manage software and hardware issues identified during field testing, ensuring accurate ticket creation, clear prioritization, and timely updates
• Provide clear reporting on test readiness, issue status, backlog trends, and outstanding risks to testing
• Maintain visibility into remote demo schedules, field requirements, and cross-functional deliverables to ensure each test event is properly prepared and aligned with development timelines
• Support planning for field demonstrations and engineering validation efforts by coordinating timelines, documentation, and technical prerequisites
• Track and follow-up on action items outside of meetings to ensure resolution or closure

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, test coordination, technical operations, QA, or related roles within robotics, autonomous systems, or software development environments
• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar ticket management system

What Will Set You Apart 

• Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple engineering disciplines, including software and hardware teams 
• Experience running technical working sessions, capturing decisions, and driving action-item follow-through 
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent threads 
• Comfortable working close to the technical work without needing to own technical decisions 
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to collaborate with manufacturing teams 
• Git/GitHub (or similar) familiarity for: reviewing commits, branches, and logs; checking that images or builds are available in on-site or shared registries; following up with software owners when updates are needed
• Willingness to travel to and work at field test sites, including regular trips to our central Washington test sites
• Strong inter-personal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into structured plans and actionable updates
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance 

Location 

The preferred location for this position is onsite in Seattle, WA. Some travel may be expected (<10%).

Compensation 

Annual Base Pay: $95,000 – $150,000 USD 

Benefits

• Equity compensation 
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans 
• Unlimited PTO 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Parental leave