Forward Deployed Engineer

<p>As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Auterion, you will develop, integrate, and deploy Auterion-powered drone systems, working across embedded software, cloud infrastructure, avionics, and flight operations.</p>
<p>You’ll act as a technical interface for customers and partners, translating mission requirements into practical solutions using AuterionOS, Skynode, and PX4. This is a hands-on role involving software development, system integration, troubleshooting, and field testing.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p>
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<li>Develop and maintain edge software in C/C++ and Python on Linux-based platforms such as Jetson and Skynode.</li>
<li>Build containerized services using Docker and integrate edge systems with cloud infrastructure.</li>
<li>Implement reliable communication and data pipelines using REST, gRPC, MQTT, WebSockets, and MAVLink.</li>
<li>Manage firmware flashing, vehicle configuration, sensor calibration, system bring-up, and software releases.</li>
<li>Integrate and troubleshoot avionics, sensors, payloads, communications, and other vehicle systems.</li>
<li>Participate in flight testing, customer demonstrations, system validation, and field deployments.</li>
<li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and Linux integration issues.</li>
<li>Collaborate with hardware, firmware, cloud, production, operations, and QC teams.</li>
<li>Act as a technical lead in customer engagements and translate mission requirements into system solutions.</li>
<li>Contribute to CI/CD, testing, documentation, cybersecurity, and continuous engineering improvements.</li>
<li>Feed customer and field requirements back into product and engineering teams.</li>
<li>Travel as needed for integration, testing, and customer deployments.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation, or a related field.</li>
<li>5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong C/C++ and Python skills on Linux.</li>
<li>Experience with embedded, edge, companion-computer, or IoT platforms.</li>
<li>Experience with PX4 or similar autopilot systems; MAVLink experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Understanding of networking and embedded protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, TCP/IP.</li>
<li>Experience with Docker, cloud APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD.</li>
<li>Familiarity with UAV flight testing, avionics, flight control, and hardware/software integration.</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.</li>
<li>Passion for drones and autonomous systems.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel.</li>
<li>U.S. citizenship required; eligibility for Secret clearance preferred.</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Flexible working hours</li>
<li>Stock Options</li>
<li>Unlimited PTO</li>
<li>Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)</li>
<li>Medical flex spending</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Retirement Plan - 401k</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity & paternity leave</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities</li>
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<p><strong>About Auterion</strong></p>
<p>We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.</p>
<p>At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.</p>