Field Applications Engineer

Swarmer

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales, solutions engineering, or FAE role.
  • Strong embedded systems background, including firmware/hardware integration.
  • Comfortable working with PCB hardware, embedded devices, and drone systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident and extroverted, comfortable interacting directly with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

  • Support pre-sales technical engagements with customers and partners.
  • Answer technical customer questions during evaluations, procurement, and integration discussions.
  • Translate customer requirements into clear technical recommendations and solutions.
  • Develop technical materials and written responses for proposals and customer documentation.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to communicate product capabilities and limitations.
  • Assist with hardware setup, integration, and field support when needed.
  • Represent the company in customer meetings, industry events, and technical discussions.

Benefits

  • Direct operational feedback from frontline users in weeks, not years.
  • Fast-paced environment with minimal bureaucracy.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including insurance and paid sick leave.
  • 20 paid days off per year.
  • Flexible remote work options where possible.
Full Job Description
What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Field Applications Engineer with a strong embedded systems background who can operate comfortably across customer-facing technical sales, technical communications, and hands-on engineering support.

This role is ideal for someone who can bridge engineering depth with clear customer communication and help articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you'll do:
  • Support pre-sales technical engagements with customers and partners
  • Answer technical customer questions during evaluations, procurement, and integration discussions
  • Translate customer requirements into clear technical recommendations and solutions
  • Develop technical materials and written responses for proposals, grant applications, customer documentation, and partner communications
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to accurately communicate product capabilities and limitations
  • Assist with hardware setup, integration, and field support when needed
  • Represent the company in customer meetings, industry events, and technical discussions


What we need:
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales, solutions engineering, or FAE role
  • Strong embedded systems background, including firmware/hardware integration
  • Comfortable working with PCB hardware, embedded devices, and drone systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely
  • Confident, extroverted, and comfortable interacting directly with customers and partners
  • Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to contribute to proposals, grant applications, and customer-facing technical documentation
  • Practical, hands-on mindset; effective in both lab and field environments

Would be an advantage:
  • Experience with drones, robotics, RF systems, or edge AI platforms
  • Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems
  • Experience supporting enterprise, defense, or government customers
  • Exposure to wireless communications, telemetry, or autonomous systems
  • Experience contributing to technical proposals, SBIRs, grants, or RFP responses


What you'll get:
  • Your work ships fast and gets used. Direct operational feedback from frontline users in weeks, not years
  • A fast-paced environment with minimal bureaucracy and no "process for the sake of process"
  • Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year)
  • Flexible remote work options where possible


How's the hiring process going:
• Recruiter Screen → • Interview with the Team → • Technical Interview → • Final Interview → • Skip-level Interview (optional) → • Offer

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