Deployed Field Engineer – Autonomous Defense Systems (m/f/d)

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
• Grow your career in an expanding and ambitious engineering team
• Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy
• Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

You will ensure that our systems work under real operational conditions.

Your objective is to deploy, integrate and continuously improve drone and counter‑drone capabilities directly in the field.

You will act as the technical backbone of demonstrations, trials and early deployments - turning field experience into measurable system improvements.

Your responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate sensors, effectors and software components on vehicles and field setups
• Prepare and execute live demonstrations and technical trials
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues under time pressure
• Tune tracking, detection and control parameters in operational environments
• Collect logs, performance data and structured technical feedback
• Support rapid iteration cycles between field testing and engineering teams
• Contribute to system robustness and reliability improvements
• Support training of operators and technical users

Your profile

• Degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, embedded systems or similar
• Experience with real‑world system integration (robotics, UAVs, automotive, defence or industrial systems)
• Strong hands‑on engineering mindset
• Comfortable working outdoors and in challenging environments
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and take ownership
• Pragmatic approach: deliver working solutions first, optimise later
• Willingness to travel frequently and support field deployments
• Good English skills; German is a plus
• Ideally located in Munich

What else

• Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem‑solving mindset
• Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
• Humble and collaborative - prioritises collective success over individual recognition
• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
• Extra‑curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must