Field Application Engineer

We’re looking for a highly skilled Field Applications Engineer with strong experience in VPX-based systems to join a growing team supporting customers across aerospace, defence, and high-performance embedded computing. You’ll act as the technical bridge between engineering teams and end users - solving problems, guiding system integration, and ensuring customers get the best out of cutting-edge VPX platforms.

• Provide hands-on technical support for VPX system integration, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements and propose effective technical solutions
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and on-site support
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product improvements
• Support pre-sales activities with technical insight, system architecture guidance, and VPX expertise
• Produce clear documentation, application notes, and integration guides
• Travel to customer sites across the LA region and occasionally nationwide

• Strong, demonstrable experience working with VPX architectures
  , modules, and backplanes
• Solid understanding of high-speed embedded systems, SBCs, chassis management, and ruggedised computing
• Background in aerospace, defence, or mission-critical embedded systems
• Ability to diagnose complex hardware/software issues in the field
• Confident communicator able to translate technical detail into practical guidance
• Experience supporting customers, integrators, or engineering teams in a field or applications role

• Familiarity with SOSA, OpenVPX, or related standards
• Knowledge of Linux, RTOS, or embedded firmware
• Experience with system-level testing, validation, or qualification
• Understanding of networking, PCIe, high-speed interconnects, or FPGA-based systems

Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance for this position.