Aerial Systems Engineer - Field-Ready Problem Solver

Nearmap; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearmap seeks an Aerial Systems Engineer to be the technical backbone of our North American aerial capture operations. You will install, configure, and maintain camera systems and onboard hardware, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure fleet readiness for flights.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work with pilots and technicians, document troubleshooting steps, and contribute to inventory management and production-ready documentation. Willingness to travel (~60%) is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on problem solving across mechanical/electrical domains.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in field and shop environments.
• Ability to document processes and lessons learned for the team.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and repair aerial camera systems and related hardware/software in aircraft.
• Provide first-level technical support for aerial system issues in production.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing of sensor equipment.
• Manage aerial system inventory and logistics, domestically and internationally.
• Onboard new pilots on aerial system use and maintain training docs.
• Contribute to documentation and workflow standards for consistency.
• Support transition of hardware from R&D to production, including UAT.
• Assist in ImpactResponse deployments and rapid data collection after events.

Skills

Hands-on problem solver

Calm under pressure

Self-directed

Clear communicator

Curious about technology

Receives feedback

Fault ownership

Documentation mindset

Willing to travel

Education

Technical trade or hands-on background

Tools

Jira

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Soldering iron

Job description

Nearmap seeks an Aerial Systems Engineer to be the technical backbone of our North American aerial capture operations. You will install, configure, and maintain camera systems and onboard hardware, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure fleet readiness for flights.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work with pilots and technicians, document troubleshooting steps, and contribute to inventory management and production-ready documentation. Willingness to travel (~60%) is required.