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Forward Deployed Engineer
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
A Forward Deployed Engineer at Auterion develops, integrates and deploys Auterion-powered drone systems, serving as the primary technical interface for partners and bridging hardware, firmware and software. The role combines hands-on integration and flight testing with customer collaboration.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Operate in a highly hands-on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges
- Manage software releases and perform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 or adjacent autopilot ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up
- Provide deep avionics and airframe expertise, including autopilot tuning, sensor and payload integration, power systems and airworthiness considerations
- Work independently to troubleshoot integration and flight-readiness issues while collaborating cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering
- Act as the primary technical authority in customer engagements, translating mission requirements into concrete system architectures and demonstrable solutions built on AuterionOS and Skynode
- Participate in flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance, resolving technical issues often directly in the field during customer trials and demonstrations
- Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement of engineering processes
- Feed customer and market requirements back into product and engineering teams to influence the roadmap of the Auterion stack
What we're looking for
- Degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Robotics Engineering, or a related field
- Working proficiency in C/C++ and Python: able to read, debug and patch existing code and write small tools and scripts
- Comfortable in Linux environments, including the command line, logs, Docker and basic networking (IP, TCP/UDP)
- Hands-on hardware-software integration: system bring-up, wiring and connectors, and embedded interfaces (UART, CAN, I2C, SPI) at a practical level
- Structured troubleshooting: able to isolate whether a problem is software, hardware, configuration or RF, often under time pressure in the field
- Strong communicator: able to explain technical issues clearly to customers and operators, and report findings back to engineering
- Willing to travel and work on-site with customers, including at test ranges and in field environments
- EU citizenship (required for security clearance and customer requirements)
Nice to have
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, QGroundControl or mission planning tools
- UAV flight testing and validation in operational environments
- Experience with datalinks and radio systems
- Previous customer-facing or field engineering role, especially with defense or government customers
- German language skills
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Stock Options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension plan
- Extended social security package
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
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About Auterion
The leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers
Auterion brings together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems, built on innovation, openness, and excellence.
Mission
Building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers.
What they value
- Innovation
- Openness
- Excellence