Lead Field Engineer
Core
Designing and executing end-to-end field test campaigns for combined software and hardware products (robots, aircraft, watercraft) to drive product improvement and support defense operations.
Role type
Senior IC field operations engineer (autonomous systems)
Builds
Field test data, validated product features, and operational procedures for defense AI/hardware systems
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, AI/ML deployment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems-level understanding of hardware/software, autonomous system deployment and troubleshooting, command-line software debugging, team management, safety procedure design, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Remote field site operations, end-user training, operations build-from-scratch, military experience, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Edge computing devices, command-line interfaces, inventory management software, QA tools
Responsibilities
Design and execute field test plans for autonomous systems; mobilize and demobilize equipment at remote test sites; install and configure AI software on edge devices; manage and train field engineering teams; develop safety standard operating procedures; advise on training course design and in-service support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership