Applications Engineer

US
- Somerset, KY

US
- Field
- Kentucky

Full time

REQ
35034

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our global Applications (Pre-sales) Engineering team, supporting our growing portfolio of unmanned systems (UAS & UGS), maritime gimbaled camera solutions, and integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Applications Engineering, and will provide technical sales support to the Business Development & Sales (BDS) organization across diverse mission sets and environments.

This role requires a strong foundation in systems integration, autonomous platforms, and communications technology—particularly as it relates to robotics, tactical networks, and sensor payloads. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, technically curious, and able to confidently represent complex technology in operationally relevant scenarios.
30% - 40% travel (domestic and international) is required to support demonstrations, trade shows, customer engagements, and field assessments.

Ideal candidates will bring a solid foundation in UAS operations, FAA flight regulations, and payload integration, particularly in ISR, autonomous surveillance, and environmental sensing missions. A working knowledge of microwave Line of Sight (LOS) & mesh network datalink systems, flight planning software, and FAA Part 107 certification is a significant differentiator.

• Provide hands-on pre-sales technical support for small UAS platforms, EO/IR gimbals, and various Chem Bio detection payloads.

• Plan and execute live flight demonstrations, customer evaluations, and integration exercises across varied operating environments.

• Conduct site surveys and operational assessments to ensure airspace compliance, system readiness, and performance success.

• Offer subject matter expertise on UAS integration, data workflows, telemetry, and sensor calibration.

• Support FAA Part 107 compliance efforts and guide customers in navigating drone flight regulations and certifications.

• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide field-based feedback for product enhancements.

• Assist with proposals, system diagrams, and technical documentation during RFI/RFP processes.

• Deliver product training to internal teams, customers, integrators, and resellers.

• Support technical presence at trade shows, industry demos, and VIP events.

• Maintain accountability for demo assets, including inventory tracking, shipping logistics, and post-demo evaluations.

• Conduct pre- and post-flight system checks, coordinating necessary repairs with service teams.

• Provide regular status updates on equipment location, condition, and availability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, UAS, or Robotics related field preferred.

• 5-7 years of hands‑on experience in pre‑sales, systems engineering, or field integrations for autonomous platforms, tactical ISR systems, autonomous vehicles.

• Strong understanding of wireless datalink systems, including LOS and mesh networking for ground or maritime systems.

• Familiarity with robotic platforms, teleoperation systems, or autonomous navigation technologies.

• FAA Part 107…