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 bore sighting, 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

• 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, bore sighting, 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

• 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