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# Deployment Lead | Navy Manufacturing

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Gecko Robotics posts a FDE role to plan what the customer deploys first in Pittsburgh, PA, at $170,000–$240,000 base, above the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,849 postings with pay. Deployment Lead for Gecko Robotics' Navy manufacturing programs, owning high-impact deployments of robotics and AI across foundries, forges, and manufacturers. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026.

- [Gecko Robotics](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/gecko-robotics)

Posted Aug 27, 2026 by Gecko Robotics · open on Ashby as of Nov 6, 2026

**$170,000–$240,000** Pittsburgh, PA On-site Full-time

Deployment Lead for Gecko Robotics' Navy manufacturing programs, owning high-impact deployments of robotics and AI across foundries, forges, and manufacturers.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

$170K–$240K Above the median

Midpoint $205K · median $190K

This job $170K to $240K. Senior FDE postings, 1,849 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K.

### The work

Plans what the customer deploys first

Balance **Mostly pre-sales or support**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales
2. Proof of concept (not covered)
3. Implementation
4. Operations (not covered)

Travel **Up to 50%**

- **Coding**: No coding

- **Builds for**: External customers

- **Level**: Senior

- **Role**: Technical lead

### What they ask for

Experience

- **7+ years** program delivery, consulting, product, or operations in complex environments

Background

- **Implementation and data engineering**
- **Consulting**

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## Conditions

- **Location**: Pittsburgh, PA

- **Work arrangement**: On-site

- **Employment type**: Full-time

- **Travel**: Up to 50%

- **Pay**:

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## The job description from Gecko Robotics

Posted by Gecko Robotics on Aug 27, 2026

### What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

### Role at a Glance

Deployment Leads at Gecko Robotics are the driving force behind delivering mission impact to manufacturing customers for Navy and defense applications. This role sits at the intersection of customer value, product strategy, and execution, acting as the connective tissue between customer stakeholders and Gecko’s robotics and AI platform. As a Navy Manufacturing Deployment Lead, you will own high-impact deployments focused on automating critical manufacturing workflows and developing digital threads ultimately supporting customers to deliver critical defense assets faster, at a higher quality, and with a digitally-native record for lifecycle management. You will lead cross-functional teams to deploy Gecko’s technology across foundries, forges, and manufacturers.

This is a highly dynamic, customer-facing role with up to 50% travel expected. The Deployment Lead is ultimately accountable for making sure Gecko products deliver value. They are business-savvy problem solvers who thrive in ambiguous environments, ask great questions, challenge assumptions, and build trust with customers.

This role supports U.S. Navy manufacturing programs. Its essential functions require regular access to export-controlled technical data, U.S. Government information systems, and customer facilities subject to U.S.-person access requirements. To satisfy the U.S. Government contractual and customer-access requirements applicable to this role, the selected candidate must qualify as a “U.S. person," that is, a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual, including a refugee or asylee, as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). This requirement applies only to roles with these access needs and is not a general condition of employment at Gecko Robotics or its affiliates.

### What you will do

### Own Customer Relationships and Deployments

- Serve as the primary owner of high-impact customer deployments, acting as the bridge between Gecko’s platform and customer business value.
- Drive execution from initial problem definition through delivery and translate Gecko’s platform into strategic value for defense manufacturing customers
- Engage directly with customer stakeholders—at all levels—to uncover high-value problems and maintain strong relationships, even in challenging situations.
- Build trust across technical, operational, and senior leadership stakeholders
- Manage expectations, communicate progress, and expand mission impact over time

### Lead Teams and Execution

- Lead cross-functional teams of Product Strategists, Product Designers, and Forward Deployed Engineers to define what should be built, why it matters, and how to ensure it lands successfully.
- Drive execution and implementation of Gecko’s tech stack, ensuring delivery of business outcomes—not just software.
- Navigate ambiguity, align stakeholders, and maintain momentum in complex environments
- Build business models and use data to support strategic recommendations and validate solutions.
- Travel as needed (up to 50%) to support deployments, engage stakeholders, and remove blockers.

### About You

### Required Skills

- 7+ years experience in program delivery, consulting, product, or operations in complex environments
- Experience working in heavy industry manufacturing or the DoD/maritime ecosystem
- Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional efforts with multiple stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into decisions
- Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences
- Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive outcomes

### Preferred Skills

- Experience with Navy manufacturing, major defense primes, or foundry/forge environments
- Familiarity with digitally-native manufacturing
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, data analytics, or systems integration
- Experience deploying software or data platforms in production environments
- Understanding of structural inspection, corrosion, or lifecycle modeling

### Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.

[View posting at Gecko Robotics](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/gecko-robotics/95ec4791-0e32-46fc-803f-cc041dc17fb7/application)

## About Gecko Robotics

Builds climbing, flying, and swimming robots plus AI software that inspect and optimize critical infrastructure for defense, energy, and industrial operators.

Series D · 200–500 people

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