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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Linuxcareers