Forward Deployed Operator

About the Company

Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise. Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate Terranova’s field robots, injection systems, pumps, sensors, and support equipment
• Operate or support traditional field equipment and heavy machinery
• Prepare field sites for injection work, including setup, staging, surveying support, material handling, and cleanup
• Move heavy equipment, materials, hoses, tools, and parts safely and efficiently
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, controls, and field equipment issues
• Test new hardware, tools, procedures, robot upgrades, and autonomy features with the engineering team
• Help improve Terranova’s autopilot system by identifying field gaps and giving feedback to engineers
• Support drilling, pumping, sensing, injection sequencing, and field data collection
• Document work clearly, including equipment issues, repairs, and test results
• Identify failure modes and suggest practical changes to robots, equipment, and software
• Maintain a high standard for safety, urgency, and quality in the field

Requirements

• U.S. permanent residency
• Ability to work a Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday schedule, including weekends
• Physical capability to move heavy materials and perform manual labor
• Strong technical judgment and a track record of building, repairing, or operating real systems
• Ability to work outdoors in various field conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, controls, mechanical systems, or electrical systems
• Experience with pumps, hydraulics, engines, or construction equipment
• Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems, robotics, or controls