Field Applications Engineer

What You'll Do

Lead live, dynamic flight and target-tracking demonstrations of autonomous counter-drone systems in field environments under high-stakes conditions

Prepare, assemble, and validate complex autonomous hardware and edge-compute systems prior to field tests and customer demonstrations

Perform precise hardware and sensor calibration including boresighting, thermal/EO camera focusing, lens calibration, and multi-sensor orientation alignment

Flash latest software builds, test system stability, perform integration tests, and ensure firmware/software readiness for field trials

Diagnose and resolve unexpected hardware, software, networking, and sensor issues on the fly during field trials with minimal downtime

Serve as the direct link between field operations and R&D, capturing detailed telemetry, edge cases, and user feedback to inform engineering iteration cycles

What You Need

Demonstrated experience deploying, operating, or troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems in real-world or live-fire test range environments

Practical experience with optical/camera calibration, boresighting, sensor alignment, and field validation techniques

Proficiency in Linux command-line environments, firmware/software flashing tools, and basic networking/telemetry debugging

Experience with harness assembly, field repair, cable building, and multimeters/oscilloscopes for hardware troubleshooting

Willingness to travel to outdoor testing sites and demonstration ranges; comfortable working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions

U.S. citizenship (required for access to ITAR-controlled information); willingness to submit to background check

Nice to Have

Prior experience with robotics, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), counter-UAS (c-UAS), or defense range operations

Familiarity with thermal/IR optics, RF sensors, or embedded Linux environments such as NVIDIA Jetson

Prior defense startup experience or military background in range safety and flight test operations

Security clearance or ability to obtain one

Passion for building or engineering robotics or electronics as a hobby

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; 50% of healthcare premiums for dependents; unlimited PTO; meaningful early equity; relocation assistance provided

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