Noda AI Facilities Manager at NODA responsible for operation, maintenance, safety, and security of Austin facilities including labs and secure spaces. Partner with multiple teams to ensure compliance and readiness as company scales.
Responsibilities
As our Facilities Manager, you'll own the physical infrastructure behind NODA AI's Austin operations, including our office, hardware and integration labs, equipment storage, and secure areas. You'll be responsible for building management, maintenance, safety, physical security, and space planning as the company scales from prototype to production and field delivery.
This is a hands-on ownership role for someone who brings rigor to safety and compliance but can move at startup speed. You'll partner closely with the VP of Operations, the Office Manager, IT, Security, and Engineering to keep our spaces safe, compliant, and ready for the work ahead.
As NODA grows, this role will scale with the business.
Own the operation and maintenance of NODA AI's Austin facilities, including office, lab, and storage spaces, ensuring they are safe, secure, and fully functional
Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and landlords, coordinating maintenance requests, building updates, access control, security systems, HVAC, and other building matters
Develop and run a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, electrical, power, and lab infrastructure
Manage office access, badge systems, and physical security protocols in coordination with IT and the Facility Security Officer, in line with NISPOM and DoD requirements
Support the build-out and upkeep of secure spaces as NODA's classified work grows
Maintain a safe workplace in line with OSHA, fire code, and local regulatory requirements
Establish safe storage and handling procedures for lithium batteries, hazardous materials, and test equipment
Own emergency protocols, inspection records, permits, and facility certifications
Support Engineering with lab setup, equipment installation, power and network needs, and workspace reconfiguration
Qualification
Working knowledge of OSHATrack record of delivering build-outsExperience managing facilities budgetsProactive and solutions-orientedDue to the nature of the positionExperience in a defense technologyExperience with lithium battery storageFacilities certifications such as FMPExisting security clearanceSkills & AttributesOwnership mindset
Required
5+ years of experience in facilities management, ideally in a lab, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, defense, or high-growth environment
Working knowledge of OSHA, fire, and building code requirements
Demonstrated experience managing building coordination, facilities contracts, and contractors
Track record of delivering build-outs, relocations, or office expansions on time and on budget
Experience managing facilities budgets, processing invoices, and tracking facilities-related expenses
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, vendors, and priorities without losing track of details
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization, with contractors, and with building management
Proactive and solutions-oriented, identifying what needs to happen before being asked and resolving issues independently
Due to the nature of the position, U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred
Experience in a defense technology, aerospace, government contracting, or similarly regulated environment
Familiarity with physical security systems, access control, and visitor management in a secure or controlled environment, including NISPOM requirements or SCIF construction and accreditation
Experience with lithium battery storage, hazardous materials handling, or lab safety programs
Facilities certifications such as FMP, CFM, or SFP
Familiarity with facilities management software or CMMS platforms
Existing security clearance
Skills & Attributes
Ownership mindset, taking full responsibility for facilities, safety, and building commitments without needing to be asked
