Director of Deployed Operations

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role: As the Director of Deployed Operations at Applied Intuition, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing operational activities at deployed sites in support of live test, mission execution, sustainment, or field operations. This role ensures deployed teams, assets, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives, and may serve as the primary on-site operations lead. This position requires strong operational leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to execute in fast-paced, high-consequence environments. At Applied Intuition, you will: Deployed Operations Leadership Lead day-to-day operations at deployed or forward operating locations Serve as the primary on-site authority for operational execution, decision-making, and issue resolution Ensure deployed operations meet schedule, safety, quality, and performance objectives Planning & Execution Execute site surveys of potential deployed sites to include supply chain availability Develop and execute deployment plans to include personnel, inventory, equipment, logistics, and facilities Coordinate mission readiness, operational timelines, and daily execution plans Manage shift schedules, staffing plans, and operational coverage at deployed sites Cross-Functional Coordination Act as the interface between deployed teams and leadership Coordinate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Live Test, Safety, Security, IT, and Facilities Support operation rehearsals, readiness reviews, and post-operation debriefs Logistics & Site Support Oversee logistics related to deployed operations, including transportation, housing, site access, and vendor coordination Ensure deployed infrastructure, tools, and equipment are available and mission-ready Support setup, sustainment, and teardown of deployed sites Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Enforce safety policies, operational procedures, and risk mitigation plans Ensure compliance with site requirements, customer requirements, and applicable regulations Lead incident response, reporting, and corrective actions when required Team Leadership Lead and support deployed personnel, fostering accountability, communication, and high performance Provide clear direction in dynamic or time-sensitive environments Reporting & Continuous Improvement Provide regular operational updates, metrics, and risk assessments to leadership Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in deployment processes and execution Support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for deployed operations We’re looking for someone who has: Bachelors Degree 5+ years of experience in operations, mission support, field operations, or deployment-based roles Proven experience leading teams in deployed, remote, or high-tempo environments Strong operational planning, execution skills and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel up 50% of the time Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here. Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $130,000 - $180,000 USD annually. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.