Field Applications Engineer: Real-Time Defense Systems

RTI Micro; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schedule

Remote working + Home Office Stipend

Flexible PTO + Real Vacation Bonus

Annual bonus based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RTI is seeking a Field Application Engineer to solve complex challenges in mission-critical, intelligent distributed systems. You’ll engage with defense programs, explain RTI technology to executives and developers, and develop PoC prototypes. Location preferences favor New England, with regional travel.

You will work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world applications, shaping how customers adopt RTI Connext to build reliable real-time systems.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering or computer science; MS preferred.
• 5+ years in application-facing technical professional services or sales.
• Experience with C/C++/Python/Java/.NET.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Help teams building defense systems choose their future software architecture.
• Explain RTI technology to executives, architects, program managers and developers.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept prototypes and demonstrations with prospects.
• Develop sales strategies with your account manager teammate.
• Communicate customer technical requirements to Product Management and engineering.
• Join our online developer community forum as an RTI and domain expert.
• Communicate RTI’s technology in published technical articles and speaking engagements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

.NET

Oral and written communication

Education

BS in engineering or computer science

MS preferred

Tools

JMS

AMQP

MQTT

Web Services

Job description

RTI is seeking a Field Application Engineer to solve complex challenges in mission-critical, intelligent distributed systems. You’ll engage with defense programs, explain RTI technology to executives and developers, and develop PoC prototypes. Location preferences favor New England, with regional travel.

You will work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world applications, shaping how customers adopt RTI Connext to build reliable real-time systems.