U.S. Manufacturing Operations & Launch Lead

U.S. Manufacturing Operations & Launch Lead (Consultant / Contractor) 

About Doodle Labs 

Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology company building high-performance wireless communications for the drone and unmanned systems ecosystem. Our technology enables reliable high-bandwidth connectivity across airborne and mobile robotic platforms operating in complex environments. 

We partner directly with leading drone OEMs robotics companies and defense organizations to deliver advanced networking solutions that power the next generation of autonomous systems. Our mission is to make connectivity for autonomous machines as reliable and ubiquitous as the internet itself. 

About the Role 

The US Manufacturing Operations & Launch Lead will lead the initiative to establish a US-based final assembly test and fulfillment hub for Doodle Labs’ wireless radio products. 

In this role you will work closely with operations engineering and manufacturing partners to ensure that Doodle Labs’ products meet BAA (Buy American Act) compliance requirements while maintaining seamless manufacturing integration with the company’s Singapore-based contract manufacturing partner. 

You will oversee manufacturing partner selection technical transfer logistics design and pilot production to ensure a successful launch of US-based manufacturing capabilities. 

This is a high-impact opportunity to help establish domestic production infrastructure as Doodle Labs scales its manufacturing footprint. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the initiative to establish a US-based final assembly test and fulfillment hub
• Execute the BAA “Cost of Components” compliance test to ensure assemblies meet the required domestic content threshold 
• Identify and onboard a US-based Contract Manufacturer (CM) capable of specialized RF calibration and mechanical assembly
• Manage technical transfer of manufacturing processes fixtures and RF testing environments from Singapore to the US facility 
• Define and implement the Singapore-to-US kitting process including customs optimization and WIP inventory ownership 
• Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) and Golden Unit validation to ensure production parity between Singapore and US manufacturing 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering operations and external manufacturing partners to support production readiness 

What Success Looks Like 

• Successful establishment of a US-based final assembly and testing capability 
• Verified BAA compliance for domestic manufacturing requirements
•  Smooth replication of calibration tooling and RF test environments between Singapore and the US 
• Successful pilot production run with validated product quality and process parity 
• A scalable manufacturing process enabling reliable domestic fulfillment 

Who You Are 

• 7+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineering or hardware manufacturing operations 
• Strong understanding of RF hardware systems including frequency calibration and RF shielding considerations
•  Experience working with contract manufacturers and global production partners
•  Familiarity with manufacturing process transfer and pilot production launches
•  Ability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives across engineering operations and supply chain teams
•  Strong organizational project management and problem-solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with BAA/TAA compliance requirements and “Substantial Transformation” regulatory logic
•  Experience transferring manufacturing from Asia-based production to US facilities 
• Background working with wireless communications RF hardware or embedded electronics
•  Experience establishing or scaling hardware manufacturing operations in fast-growing technology companies 

Why Join Doodle Labs 

• Work on cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems 
• Collaborate with engineers and innovators building industry-leading connectivity solutions 
• Help establish a critical domestic manufacturing capability supporting the next generation of robotics and wireless networking 

Compensation & Benefits 

Doodle Labs offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package built for people doing serious work.

• Compensation: Competitive base salary individual and company performance bonuses.
• Health & Wellness: Medical dental and vision coverage. Plus One Medical Teladoc Talkspace Health Advocate Kindbody and sponsored gym memberships
• Retirement: 401(k) with company contributions (US) 
• Professional Development: Access to courses certifications and conferences
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter savings for transit and parking (US roles)
• Time Off: Paid time off Federal and Bank holiday's observed plus a company-wide holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year's
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility

Travel Expectations 

This role may require approximately 30% travel to US and Singapore-based contract manufacturing sites. 

What We Do

Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems providing high throughput long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs UGVs AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2024" checking in at no. 2 in the Robotics category. Doodle Labs was founded in 1999 and has offices in the United States and Singapore.

Why Work With Us

We are a fast-growing team working with some of the leading innovators creating the technology of the future. Our radios are being used to advance the development and deployment of robotics in various industries. It's been an exciting past few years and we're eager to bring on like-minded people to help us continue to build this company.

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