Launch Specialist in Leeds

Starship Technologies is revolutionising deliveries with autonomous robots. These robots are designed to deliver food, groceries, and packages across college campuses and neighbourhoods in minutes. Starship has now completed millions of autonomous deliveries to date, travelled millions of miles, and is currently doing more than 140k road crossings each day. Our contribution to society includes reducing congestion and pollution, providing zero-emissions deliveries, increasing the quality of life for residents, empowering seniors and disabled people, and enabling affordable delivery for local businesses. We’re hitting records on an almost weekly basis. Now is an exciting time to join as we grow rapidly around the world!

Join our Launch team as a Launch Specialist, where you will have the exciting opportunity to evaluate stores and areas, collaborating closely with the Launch Manager to ensure smooth operations. The candidate should be based in the UK, preferably around Leeds or Milton Keynes area.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Planning and reviewing city-wide expansions, including operational borders, times, and procedures.
• Own launch configuration to ensure systems, tools, and processes are correctly set prior to go-live.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges during launch execution.
• Ensure on-site readiness and smooth go-live transitions.
• Making suggestions on improving broader operational processes.
• Conduct store and area level assessments (site viability, logistics, regulatory requirements).
• Coordinate site preparation activities and logistics.
• Being the initial operations point of contact for clients, city regulators, and local businesses.
• Post-Launch monitoring & process improvements.
• Travel frequently to various locations to oversee site preparation, manage physical launch logistics, and ensure operational excellence on the ground.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading self-driving delivery robot technology on a uniquely large scale, creating history and making things happen.
• You can immerse yourself in the world of technology and innovation.
• You will have a chance to work with people with a strong inner burning and motivation. We are self-aware and seek feedback and improvement. We don’t want to wait until we are told what needs to be done but take it as a matter of pride to figure out solutions for topics in various teams and areas.
• You’ll have endless opportunities to learn from our inspirational, talented team members across the globe.

What we hope you’ll bring to the table:

• Project coordination skills and attention to detail.
• An effective problem-solving mindset with the ability to execute tactical solutions.
• Skills in building relationships, stakeholder management, and influencing cross-functionally.
• Logistics coordination and supply chain awareness.
• Possession of a driver's license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness for travel, adapting to new locations and adjusting according to business needs.
• UK market knowledge (preferred) and regulatory awareness.
• Previous experience in logistics or mapping industries are highly beneficial.

Want to learn more about our robots and our people? Get in touch and let’s have a chat!