Full-Time

Workplace and Office Coordinator

TerraFirma Robotics

TerraFirma Robotics

1-10 employees

Autonomous earthworks machinery control systems

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Must relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, or executive administration
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, budgets, and facility operations with high attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple high-urgency tasks in parallel
  • Comfortable purchasing and managing IT equipment inventory and using modern collaboration tools
  • Experience planning events or off-sites for 50+ people
  • A high-agency, hands-on mindset with a “no task is too small” attitude
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical events or deadlines
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs for handling deliveries and supplies
  • Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for our HQ and coordinate day-to-day site operations
  • Manage vendors across cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and security, and ensure issues are resolved quickly
  • Own shipping and receiving, including package intake, outbound shipments, and onsite deliveries
  • Maintain office and kitchen inventory, keep spaces stocked and organized, and run food programs for the team
  • Plan and execute internal events including team lunches, recruiting onsites, and holiday celebrations
  • Own end-to-end logistics for team off-sites including travel, venues, schedules, activities, and budgets
  • Procure and manage office IT equipment including laptops, monitors, peripherals, and basic inventory tracking
  • Ensure every new hire is set up on Day 1 with a ready workstation, access badges, and onboarding supplies
  • Troubleshoot basic workplace and equipment issues and escalate quickly when needed
  • Support leadership with ad-hoc administrative tasks and calendar coordination as required
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a high-growth startup environment
  • Experience supporting engineering, hardware, or operations teams
  • Previous experience with IT procurement or basic IT support
  • Familiarity with safety and compliance considerations in a mixed office and workshop environment

TerraFirma Robotics retrofits existing construction machinery with autonomous control systems to speed up earthworks and lower costs. Its technology lets a single operator control multiple semi-automated machines from outside the cab, with a focus on cut-and-fill work and repetitive workflows using fleets such as scrapers and excavators. The system enables machines to run autonomously or with remote supervision, improving efficiency on large infrastructure projects. TerraFirma differentiates itself through the background of its founders (SpaceX engineers) and by offering retrofits that convert current machines into autonomous workflows, reducing the need for new equipment. The company targets tighter project timelines and smaller crews to lower labor costs, aiming to complete infrastructure projects faster and more cheaply. It operates in Texas with demonstrations and is backed by Bain Capital Ventures.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Buda City Council grants $350,000 incentives, adding 25 jobs by end of 2026.
  • New 40,000-square-foot Buda HQ integrates R&D and outdoor testing for rapid tech scaling.
  • IIJA funds 4,000 EPA water upgrades through 2027, boosting demand for efficient excavation.

What critics are saying

  • Built Robotics' autonomous dozers erode TerraFirma's semi-automated market share within 12-24 months.
  • Trimble's GPS systems on 100,000 machines commoditize TerraFirma's retrofits in 6-12 months.
  • OSHA halts Buda testing after accident, delaying deployments in 3-6 months.

What makes TerraFirma Robotics unique

  • Former SpaceX engineers retrofit machines for single-operator control of multiple semi-automated units.
  • AI Mission Planner optimizes bidding, planning, and execution for repetitive cut-and-fill earthworks.
  • Focuses on construction labor shortages by enabling smaller teams for infrastructure projects.

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