Marathon Targets' mission is to deploy the world's most advanced Autonomous Robotic Training Systems. We solve a critical, real-world training gap, which ensures that the first time a shooter fires live ammunition at a realistic, moving target isn't in a real firefight. If you want a role where your work directly impacts the readiness and safety of those on the front lines, this is it.
You will be hands-on with cutting-edge robotics, managing field deployments, and ensuring our systems perform flawlessly during high-stakes live-fire training. You'll be active, outdoors, and problem-solving in real-time on the range.
What to Expect:
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Dynamic Environments: Training schedules mirror real-world operations. This means your schedule will adapt to the training units, occasionally requiring early mornings, late nights, or weekend support to capture realistic night-fire or multi-day exercises.
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A Shared Purpose: One Team One Fight: We operate with a disciplined, mission-first mindset. We work hard to execute flawless training iterations, and we value autonomy, accountability, and adaptability in the field.
Benefits and perks:
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Flexible Schedule
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Health Insurance (medical, dental & Vision)
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Disability and life insurance available
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401K with matching contribution
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Paid time off
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Paid sick time
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Paid holidays
This role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.
Tasks
Primary tasks include:
External
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Liaison with military personnel
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Expand military leadership (and trainers) knowledge on how to best integrate our system in their training.
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Increase customer base and maximize utilization within our existing customer base.
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Liaison with government civilians
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Ensure we meet and exceed contractual obligations.
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Ensure that Marathon has an excellent reputation in the eyes of the government.
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Solve issues that arise, in a manner that is satisfactory for both the government and Marathon
Internal
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Asset management
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Maintain 100% accountability of all issued equipment.
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Ensure all equipment is kept fully functional.
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Implement and enforce Marathon procedures.
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Personnel management
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Effectively communicate company information and ensure compliance by employees.
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Schedule personnel ensuring the mission is achieved and personnel aren't overworked/underworked.
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Act as local level HR and liaising with the HR Manager and Training Service Office Leadership
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Communication with management
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Ensure management is aware of problems being faced at the site.
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Inform Training Service Office Leadership of all government questions, concerns and incidents.
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Communicate summarized state of your site to Training Service Office Leadership and other internal stakeholders
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Work with the business development team to increase Marathon's footprint in the local area.
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Manage an appropriate level of local spares and bring to Training Service Office Leadership's attention any discrepancies.
Range Ops
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Discuss training with instructors, translating trainer's intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
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Transportation of the robot system to the training location (Driving pick-up truck with trailer or box type truck carrying equipment)
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Range set-up: set up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris.
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Oversee the targets during training and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
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Adapt the target's behavior on the spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
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Robot maintenance and charging.
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Report on training activities and target usage.
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Coordinate with Marathon staff to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
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Educate military personnel on the target's capabilities and limitations.
Skills/Attributes
This role does not require any specific technical expertise, however a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential. We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/attributes:
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Creative mindset to constantly expand the use cases of the system.
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Effective personnel leadership and asset management and scheduling
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Proficiency in operating the computer based fielded systems
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Effective communication with customers and team members
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An eye for risk management
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Analyze and solve problems
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Ability to resolve conflicts
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Willingness to self-evaluate and seek help for upskilling themselves
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Ability to mentor/train other staff
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Prior service with the US DoD/military or Law Enforcement
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Ability to work in the field and a willingness to get hands dirty
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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High Motivation - a go getter!
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Ability to work effectively without supervision
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Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans and accommodate last minute requests with a willingness to put yourself at the pain points (long hours, nights, weekends)
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Ability to obtain and maintain a strict background check through the government/law enforcement vetting process
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Hold a valid driver's license and be able to pass a DOT CDL Physical Exam
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Ability to pass a background check
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Ability to travel interstate on short notice
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Present a professional appearance and demeanour at all times.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift/carry up to 75lbs
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
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Ability to move with a sense of urgency during tactical scenarios
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Ability to work outside
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Keep pace with customers in a physical demanding environment if needed
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Ability to walk with the units in full kit.
Terms
This position is Full-time
Marathon Targets is an equal opportunity employer
Please submit the following with your application
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A cover letter and resume outlining how you meet the requirements above
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Answer to the questions below
Questions
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Why do you feel like you would be a good fit for this role?
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Explain a time when you suggested a change to a process or procedure that was innovative.
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How would you deal with a temporary downturn in utilization (e.g. a slow month)?
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You've just heard of a new unit stationed on the base, what steps would you take to get them to use robots?
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How would you handle a staff complaint that another staff member isn't pulling his weight?
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What is an example of how you have personally contributed to the success of your current company?
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What kinds of things would you bring to the attention of management?
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An employee's 's performance was slipping, how would you approach the situation?
