Operations Technician Job at 5Values | Certified B Corp™, Tysons Corner, VA

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  • 5Values | Certified B Corp™
  • Tysons Corner, VA

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Technician (Field & Expedition Support)

Location: Arlington, VA

Salary: $60,000–$120,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re seeking a hands-on, resourceful Operations Technician to support field-based experimentation, logistics, and equipment readiness for cutting-edge engineering and research operations. This role is ideal for someone with a practical background in engineering, logistics, or fieldwork who thrives in challenging, outdoor environments and enjoys problem-solving under pressure.

You’ll help plan and execute field experiments — including marine-based activities — ensuring teams are equipped, safe, and supported. If you're someone who can fix things in the field with a roll of duct tape, navigate logistics like a pro, and have a background in scuba diving, drones, robotics, or comms gear , we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support field expeditions (e.g. saltwater and jungle environments)
  • Manage day-trip logistics, safety plans, and team readiness for field-based testing
  • Assist engineers with equipment prep, charging, sourcing parts , and field fixes
  • Troubleshoot and maintain communications and mechanical systems in the field
  • Travel frequently to regional testing sites; occasional international travel expected as projects scale
  • Handle transport and delivery of critical equipment; mileage is reimbursed

Ideal Background

  • Practical experience in expeditions, logistics, or field-based R&D
  • Comfortable working outdoors in rugged conditions
  • Mechanically and technically inclined – can fix, adapt, or jerry-rig gear on the go
  • Background in engineering, robotics, drones, communications , or similar
  • Experience in maritime or oil & gas environments is a plus
  • Military, first responder, or field research background is a strong advantage
  • Valid driver’s license; local to the DC area

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with UAVs, UGVs, or autonomous systems
  • Photography / videography for field documentation
  • Linux familiarity or tech-savvy troubleshooting
  • Scuba certification, pilot’s license , or similar credentials are highly valued

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary: $60k–$120k+ , depending on experience
  • GSA mileage reimbursement for travel and personal vehicle use
  • 100% health coverage for employee; 50% for dependents
  • Flexible PTO
  • No rigid hours — flexible, outcome-based work culture
  • ISO equity plan

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this position. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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