Lead, Forward Deployed Engineer

Aurelius Systems is a defense tech startup building laser weapons to counter drones. We need a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead demonstrations, field tests, and field integration on our Archimedes system. You'll set up, troubleshoot, and repair the system across mechanical, electrical, and software domains in front of customers and downrange. Between deployments, you'll return to the lab to test and feed field learnings back into the build.

Responsibilities

• System setup, integration, and operation at demonstrations, field tests, and customer sites
• Field troubleshooting and repair across mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
• Pre-deployment system checkout and packing, post-deployment teardown and debrief
• Real-time integration work on novel hardware and software in non-lab conditions
• Customer-facing technical interaction during demos, tests, and pilots
• Capturing field observations, failure modes, and operator feedback and feeding them back to engineering
• In-lab testing, characterization, and rig work between deployments

Requirements

• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on engineering or technician experience on real hardware, ideally on systems that left the lab
• Generalist depth across at least two of: mechanical, electrical, embedded software, integration
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with scope, multimeter, basic shop tools, and command line
• Comfortable presenting and operating in front of customers, including military operators
• Travel-ready and physically able to support field deployments including range conditions and equipment handling

Nice to have

• Military service or close exposure to military operating environments
• Counter-UAS, directed energy, or air defense experience
• ROS2 or robotics field integration experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility
• Welding, machining, or fabrication shop skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity
• United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible 18 days PTO + 5 sick days
• Travel to field test events and range days
• Covered daily lunches and office snacks + drinks
• E-bike / scooter stipend ( Up to $500)
• Direct access to leadership and real ownership over your work