Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Front-line engineer designing, demonstrating, and deploying autonomy solutions (AuterionOS) for defence and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior IC Forward Deployed Engineer (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
Builds
Drone platforms, autonomy solutions, and technical demonstrations for customer trials and NATO/defence requirements.
Domain
Defence & Commercial Aerospace / Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Required skills
Hands-on drone building and flying (PX4/ArduPilot), C++, Linux, Avionics engineering, Autopilot tuning, Sensor and payload integration, MAVLink, Ground control station operation, Field troubleshooting, Technical solution architecture (via careerplan.io/jobs/8566106002-forward-deployed-engineer-at-auterion)
Preferred skills
Sales/Business development support, Pre-sales engineering experience, Aeronautical Engineering degree
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, AuterionOS, Skynode, C++, Docker, Linux, MAVLink
Responsibilities
Translate mission requirements into system architectures, Build and fly drone platforms for customer trials, Design and deliver technical demonstrations and flight trials, Diagnose and resolve technical issues in the field, Partner with sales to shape bids and proposals, Feed customer requirements back into product roadmap
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing technical lead responsibilities