Field Deployment Test Engineer - Hardware/Software Integration

Hardware FYI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel, based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, deploys a hardware-software platform that connects our software to customer test stands, replacing weeks of setup with RevelTest workflows.

As a Forward Deployed Test Engineer, you will travel 30–50% to customer sites across California and beyond, embed with engineering teams, write RevelCode, build dashboards, and train users to adopt our system quickly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-college engineering experience; ME/EE/Physics background is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in test engineering, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar hardware domains.
• Hands-on experience running test campaigns, data acquisition, building test infrastructure, or validating hardware.
• Basic proficiency in software and networking.
• High-level system design understanding—how software, firmware, and hardware interact end-to-end.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with customer engineering teams.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure in field environments.
• Willingness to travel and work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware teams.
• US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end deployment of Revel at customer sites (connecting to test stands, sensors, actuators, and existing infrastructure).
• Build and grow deep technical relationships with your customer portfolio and expand the Revel partnership.
• Embed with customer engineering teams onsite; write RevelCode, build dashboards, deliver training.
• Translate field learnings into product feedback with our Head of Product.
• Travel 30–50% to customer sites, primarily California with broader domestic and international travel.

Skills

Test engineering

Embedded systems

Robotics

Aerospace

Automotive

Data acquisition

System design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

ME/EE/Physics background

Tools

PLC

NI software

TwinCAT

CodeSys

Job description

Revel, based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, deploys a hardware-software platform that connects our software to customer test stands, replacing weeks of setup with RevelTest workflows.

As a Forward Deployed Test Engineer, you will travel 30–50% to customer sites across California and beyond, embed with engineering teams, write RevelCode, build dashboards, and train users to adopt our system quickly.