Capture Technology Program Manager

What We do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization, automation, and aerial intelligence will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar. To fully unlock this potential, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. Our Drone-in-a-Box program is a critical component in this vision, enabling continuous and autonomous data capture across solar sites worldwide.
 
We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of massive solar projects. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newcomers, engineers, coders, product managers, drone specialists, and project managers. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world.

As the Capture Technology Program Manager on the Terabase Capture Technology team, you will report to the Manager of Capture Technologies and collaborate closely with drone service providers, remote pilot teams, data analysts, and project managers. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing a drone-in-a-box program of operation across multiple projects, ensuring that autonomous flight systems are deployed, monitored, and optimized for safety, reliability, and data quality.
 
You will oversee the lifecycle of automated drone deployments—from pilot programs to full-scale integration—while coordinating customer expectations, managing vendor performance, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety requirements.
 
Your scope includes program development, operational oversight, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on scalability, repeatability, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Operations

• Lead the development, deployment, management, and continuous improvement of Terabase’s Drone-in-a-Box program.
 • Establish & maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for autonomous flight operations, fleet maintenance, and system monitoring.
 • Collaborate with drone service providers and internal pilots to ensure consistent execution of missions.
 • Coordinate across Operations, Data, and Product teams to ensure drone data pipelines are efficient and reliable.

• Perform & lead Drone deployments across multiple project sites and become a SME enabling seamless operations from equipment stand-up to demobilization.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding drone-in-a-box operations.
 • Support pre-deployment workshops and customer onboarding to ensure understanding of autonomous operations.
 • Provide regular reporting on system uptime, mission performance, fleet management & metrics, data quality, and value delivered through automated flights.
 • Translate customer feedback into operational improvements and product roadmap priorities.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all autonomous flight operations comply with FAA Part 107, local aviation regulations, Terabase Operations waivers & policies, and site-specific safety requirements.
 • Develop and enforce risk mitigation strategies, including redundancy and failsafe protocols.
 • Partner with Legal & Compliance to review contracts, insurance, and liability coverage.

Team Coordination

• Oversee coordination with global pilot teams, ensuring remote monitoring and interventions are properly resourced.
 • Work with internal data analysts to align drone data delivery with project timelines and client expectations.
 • Mentor junior team members and support cross-training on automated drone operations.

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Identify bottlenecks in autonomous workflows and propose solutions for efficiency gains.
 • Lead structured reviews to capture lessons learned and standardize best practices across projects.
 • Support integration of drone-in-a-box data into project management and digital twin platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation, business management, or related field.

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
 • 5+ years’ experience in drone operations, aviation, or program management.
 • Proven experience managing technology programs or complex field operations.
 • Familiarity with FAA Part 107 regulations and autonomous drone technologies.
 • Strong communication skills with ability to manage cross-functional and remote teams.
 • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Primavera.
 • Ability to travel up to 40% for site deployments, training, and vendor oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, aviation systems, or engineering.
 • Experience with drone-in-a-box systems (Percepto, DJI Dock, Skydio Dock, etc.).
 • Knowledge of solar PV site operations, photogrammetry, and geospatial data workflows.
 • Background in large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy, or aerospace programs.

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $110,000 – $120,000 (DOE)

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy

• Remote flexibility

• Flexible time off

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career progression

• 401k match

• Stock options

• Home office set up allowance

• And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected] with any staffing-related inquiries.