Field Application Engineer
Core
Own deployed test stations on the factory floor, ensuring they are mechanically robust, operator-friendly, and maintainable under real production conditions for autonomous defense systems.
Role type
Field Application Engineer (Forward-Deployed Engineer)
Builds
Production-grade automated testing stations and hardware integration for defense manufacturing lines
Domain
Defense / Industrial Automation / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
hardware troubleshooting, 3D CAD design, mechanical integration, Python scripting, Linux command line, root cause analysis, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
control cabinet experience, sensor/camera integration
Technologies
Python, Linux, 3D CAD
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and integration issues at the station level; identify recurring failure modes and workflow friction points; translate floor observations into actionable feedback for engineering; perform hardware interventions and integrate new systems like sensors and cameras; own new station bring-up and validate production readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
