Forward Deployed Autonomy Engineer
Defense Unicorns4 days ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$149k - $201k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site technical support at customer sites and integration events.
- Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot software components across distributed systems.
- Support the design and maintenance of communications infrastructure for field deployments.
- Assist in the integration of command and control systems in tactical environments.
- Diagnose and resolve complex software and system-level issues in the field.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to achieve integration milestones.
- Document field findings and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide feedback to internal teams based on field observations.
- Support pre-deployment testing and validation activities.
- Serve as a trusted technical representative in customer-facing settings.
- Participate in after-action reviews and contribute to lessons-learned processes.
- Adapt quickly to evolving mission requirements in the field.
Requirements
- 4+ years of software engineering experience with distributed systems or autonomous platforms.
- Hands-on experience with robotics and unmanned systems.
- Experience with communications infrastructure in tactical environments.
- Familiarity with command and control systems and integration patterns.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across software and system interactions.
- Experience in fast-paced, field-based environments.
- Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical customers.
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.
- Comfortable operating in austere field environments.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Background in defense programs or working with military end users.
- Experience with DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery.
- Familiarity with tactical software platforms and simulation environments.
- Contributions to open-source robotics or autonomy projects.
- Familiarity with defense interoperability standards.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
- Health Reimbursement Account and life/disability insurance.
- 401k retirement plan and company stock options.
- Flexible Time Off plus federal holidays and additional leave for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Paid parental leave and reimbursement for approved training and conferences.