Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Forward Deployed Engineer bridging hardware, firmware, and real-world flight performance for Auterion-powered drone systems.
Role type
Senior IC embedded systems engineer (UAV/autonomy)
Builds
Fully validated flying robots and drone systems for enterprise and government customers
Domain
Aerospace / Robotics / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C/C++ development, embedded communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI), firmware debugging, hardware-software integration, autopilot tuning, sensor and payload integration, flight control theory, Linux-based development, technical documentation
Preferred skills
PX4 ecosystem experience, mission planning and navigation software, UAV flight testing, MAVLink, Python, control theory, manufacturing and QC best practices, mechanical system design, datalink protocols, Docker
Responsibilities
Manage software releases and perform firmware flashing/configuration; troubleshoot integration and flight-readiness issues; act as primary technical authority in customer engagements translating requirements into system architectures; participate in flight testing to validate stability and safety; feed customer requirements back into product roadmap
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing technical leadership