Deployment Strategist

The last frontier

The Arctic is a place of extremes: unforgiving, untamed, and undergoing rapid change. A literal defrosting reveals a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity spanning energy, defence, logistics, research, and infrastructure.

ARD was founded on a paradox. The Arctic is both the next great economic frontier and one of the most hostile environments on Earth. Rich in resources and strategically vital, yet bone-chillingly cold, dark for months, and fundamentally inhospitable to humans. This paradox—an explosion of activity in a place that resists human presence—is why we exist.

Our solution is autonomy.

We build systems that operate reliably and intelligently in the Arctic, so that humans don't always have to.

Founded by record-holding pioneers with decades of polar experience, we take calculated risks on hard problems that matter. If you want to build and deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact, at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear, we’d like to talk.

The role

As a Deployment Strategist at Arctic Research and Development, you’ll be embedded alongside engineers and the development team. By understanding the critical questions our customers need answering, you’ll be guiding the product direction from the first iteration.


Your expertise and fluency with the procurement process will also be fundamental in getting the solution into the clients hands. The role will demand a curious and analytical approach, a sharp intuition for product and market, and a strong degree of user insight that will both realise ARD’s vision and empower customers to improve decisions.

Core responsibilities

• Meet client analysts to locate their capability gaps and understand the critical questions they need answers to
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary engineering and design teams to convey the technology requirements
• Scope out potential new engagements in new industries and expanding locations
• Deliver demos to new and existing customers
• Travel to the Arctic for onsite client meetings, Outpost monitoring, and operational field testing when required

What we value

• Nuanced understanding of Arctic affairs and the impact on ARD’s mission
• Strong experience in government and private sector relations, while understanding their market needs and gaps
• Natural competency to lead internal teams and effectively communicate product development stages to clients
• The ability to operate with autonomy and take initiative while showcasing a unified dedication to the mission
• Readiness to operate in safe but challenging environments while overseeing Outpost R&D and prototype testing

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Real field exposure – travel to Arctic sites and Outposts when needed
• Mission-driven culture – focus on impact, not hours logged