Field Application Engineer

So Code Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Cambridge is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide technical expertise across pre-sales and customer support. The role involves working closely with sales and engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery of advanced RF systems. Candidates should have a technical degree and strong knowledge of RF systems and networking principles. UK and international travel will be required. This position offers a competitive salary with equity benefits.

Benefits

Significant Equity

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in field engineering and technical delivery.
• Expertise in RF spectrum and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support across the full sales cycle.
• Join customer meetings to advise and demonstrate technical capabilities.
• Deliver high-quality customer training programs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of RF systems

Networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent technical education

Job description

We’re hiring aField Application Engineer (FAE)to provide frontline technical expertise across pre-sales, solution delivery, and ongoing customer support. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on advanced RF systems — ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, networks, and customer success.

You’ll work closely with sales, engineering, and customers to ensure smooth technical delivery from first conversation to final deployment, both in the UK and internationally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert technical support across the full sales cycle (pre-sales and post-sales)
• Join customer meetings to scope, advise, and demonstrate technical capabilities
• Deliver and maintain high-quality customer training programs
• Act as a first-line technical contact for troubleshooting and escalation
• Prepare technical task plans, reports, and maintain accurate documentation
• Support live demonstrations, tradeshows, and field events

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or equivalent technical education
• Strong knowledge ofRF systemsand theRF spectrum
• Solid grounding innetworking principles(e.g., TCP/IP, routing, diagnostics tools)
• Hands-on experience infield engineeringand technical delivery

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, technically credible professional who thrives in front of customers
• Excellent communicator — both written and verbal — with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to balance competing priorities and think on your feet
• Comfortable working independently and with cross-functional teams
• Willing to travel regularly across the UK and internationally to support customers, demos, and training sessions

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge spectrum intelligence systems used by defence and security customers worldwide
• Be part of a company where sales, support, and engineering collaborate closely under one roof
• Autonomy, variety, and a real-world mission — this isn’t a desk-only job
• Play a key role in technical delivery that directly contributes to growth and customer success

£90000 - £120000 per annum, Benefits: Significant Equity