Field Support Engineer

About Paladin Paladin is a leading innovator in autonomous drone technology for public safety. Our mission is to enhance emergency response capabilities worldwide, providing first responders with real‑time aerial insights to improve situational awareness and reduce response times. With our advanced UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology, including the Knighthawk and the EXT module, we are setting new standards for safety and efficiency in critical situations. As we continue to grow and impact the public safety field, we are looking for passionate, self‑motivated, and problem‑solving individuals to join our team. Role Summary As a Field Support Engineer, you are the technical backbone of Paladin’s customer deployments. You work directly with public safety agencies to install, support, and maintain autonomous drone systems in mission‑critical environments. You are Paladin’s on‑site representative—owning system reliability in the field, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and translating real‑world operational insights into actionable feedback for engineering, product, and operations teams. This role blends hands‑on field work, remote troubleshooting, and customer‑facing technical leadership. What You’ll Do Deploy, install, and commission Paladin drone systems at customer sites, ensuring systems meet operational and safety requirements. Assist 24/7 Reliability: Participate in an on‑call rotation covering critical incidents across software, firmware, networking/LTE, and on‑site hardware setups (docks, sensors, EXT/compute, cabling). Diagnose and resolve system failures; perform maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and component replacements across drone docks, sensors, compute, and networking equipment. Support customer training, operational readiness, and best practices to ensure reliable day‑to‑day system use. Collect logs, diagnostics, and field data to support root‑cause analysis and long‑term reliability improvements. Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to resolve issues, improve deployments, and harden systems for scale. Document field issues, resolutions, and best practices to improve internal processes and customer outcomes. Travel frequently to customer sites across the U.S. to support deployments, maintenance, and escalations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands‑on experience) 2+ years of experience in field engineering, technical support, systems engineering, or similar roles Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking systems Experience working with Linux‑based systems or embedded platforms Comfortable working in customer‑facing, mission‑critical environments Strong communication skills with a calm, professional demeanor under pressure Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours when needed Valid driver’s license FAA Part 107 certification (or willingness to obtain) Nice to Have Experience supporting UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems, or IoT devices Familiarity with networking concepts (LTE, VPNs, firewalls, TCP/IP) Experience working with public safety, government, or regulated environments Hands‑on experience with mechanical or electrical systems On‑Call & Travel Expectations On‑call: Participates in and manages a 24/7 rotation; off‑hours and weekends as needed. Travel: ~30–60% variable; spikes for critical incidents, new city launches, and complex integrations. What We Offer Health, dental, and vision insurance. Unlimited PTO and paid holidays. A mission‑driven, innovative company culture. A collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your work creates real impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr