Forward Deployed Engineer

AuterionAmsterdamHybridFull-time1 week ago

Auterion is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Amsterdam to develop, integrate, and deploy Auterion-powered drone systems. The role involves hands-on hardware-software integration, customer collaboration, and field testing, requiring proficiency in C/C++, Python, Linux, and embedded systems.

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 to escalate complex challenges when required.
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 you need

Must-have

C/C++PythonLinuxDockerNetworking (IP, TCP/UDP)UARTCANI2C

Nice-to-have

ArduPilotMAVLinkQGroundControlMission planning toolsUAV flight testingDatalinksRadio systemsGerman language

Soft skills

Strong communicationStructured troubleshootingCustomer collaborationIndependent workCross-functional collaborationProblem solving

Forward Deployed EngineerDrone SystemsSoftware DevelopmentHardware-Software IntegrationEmbedded SystemsAutopilotPX4Field EngineeringCustomer FacingHybrid

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