Field Engineer

Job Title: Technical Field Engineer — Robotics Deployment & Partner Operations

Company Type: Deep-Tech Defense & Spatial AI Startup

The Company

• The company is an agile, early-stage deep-tech company combining 3D computer vision and AI models to build spatial intelligence for autonomous physical systems.
• They are deploying high-performance UAV platforms capable of real-time perception, localization, and decision-making in complex environments.
• Operating across smart infrastructure, construction, and tactical defense sectors with active European field projects.
• Fast-moving, tight-knit engineering culture with an AI-first approach and direct access to cutting-edge tooling.

Why Join?

• Own the complete bridge between cutting-edge autonomy engineering and real-world field operations.
• Work directly on high-performance physical hardware and UAV autonomy stacks without corporate red tape.
• High-impact early-stage role offering substantial stock options and genuine long-term equity upside.
• Enjoy 31 paid days off, full EGYM Wellpass wellness membership, and two annual international company offsites.
• Receive mentorship from elite aerospace and robotics pioneers in a highly collaborative setting.

The Role

A technical, hands-on role where you will:

• Deploy, commission, and demonstrate autonomous UAV systems and spatial AI software directly with strategic partners.
• Act as the technical bridge in the field, translating real-world operational feedback into actionable engineering requirements.
• Perform on-site system setup including sensor calibration, payload integration, radio link verification, and software configuration.
• Diagnose complex field failures systematically by inspecting Linux system logs, network telemetry, and physical connectors.
• Train external partners and operators to execute mission workflows safely and effectively.
• Travel to test sites, customer venues, and strategic field locations across Germany and strategic European regions.

The Essential Requirements

• Background in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent practical field experience.
• Solid hands-on experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting physical robotics, UAVs, or embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Linux command-line tools, terminal environments, C++/Python scripting, and system log analysis.
• Exceptional technical communication skills and confidence presenting complex technology to external partners under field conditions.
• EU work eligibility, valid driving license, and willingness to travel for field deployments.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Direct experience with UAV flight controllers (PX4, ArduPilot), MAVLink protocol, or QGroundControl.
• Practical knowledge of camera/IMU calibration, radio/networking links (LTE/5G, RF interference), or ROS2/Docker.
• Experience in student UAV initiatives or fast-paced defense/aerospace scale-ups.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role.