Forward Deployed Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
On-site
Our client's mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, they provide a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade.
Their team has a diverse range of backgrounds that cover cloud computing to artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and much more.
We are looking for a versatile Forward Deployed Engineer. This role is a hybrid of network, customer success, forward deployment, embedded systems, and software engineering. You will play a critical role in installing embedded devices at customer sites to facilitate advanced space missions, managing data flow through software-defined radios (SDRs), and ensuring robust performance of network systems.
Responsibilities
- Install and configure embedded devices at customer sites.
- Provide technical support and guidance to customers during installation and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of RF technologies with customer systems.
- Develop and maintain networking protocols and software for embedded Linux, cloud, and lab environments.
- Ensure the reliability and performance of network systems in terrestrial and space applications.
- Implement and manage containerized services for network operations.
- Provide feedback on architecture, design, and code to ensure software systems meet requirements.
- Contribute to the instrumentation and optimization of communication software.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in developing software for Linux-based systems.
- Expertise in C++, C, and/or Python.
- Experience with GNU Radio.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.).
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
- Proven ability to write production-quality code.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams effectively.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing and embedded systems.
- Formal education in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
$90,000 - $170,000 a year
Our client values and fosters an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel respected, supported and able to participate. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our environment.
Should you have a need for accommodation, our client will endeavor to meet your accommodation needs. At any stage of the recruitment and selection process you may make your needs for accommodation known through contacting our team, in confidence, by email to: russell@adastra.us . We aim to provide equal access to all applicants with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us about accommodations.
