Field Sensor Systems Engineer (On‑Site, Travel)

OKSI; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision fully paid by:

Three weeks vacation

Automatic 401K contribution - 5%

Educational assistance

Job summary

OKSI is seeking a Field Support Engineer to install, configure, operate, and maintain sensor, software, and autonomous platform systems at customer sites and test ranges.

You will diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field, act as the on-site technical point of contact for customers and government program personnel, and travel extensively (60-70%) to austere locations. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of combined software and mechanical engineering experience, including field service, test & evaluation, or military UAS/sensor system roles
• Required proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C++, C, or MATLAB) and CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Working knowledge of Linux-based systems and command-line operations
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60-70%), including to austere field conditions

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install, configure, operate, and maintain sensor, software, and autonomous platform systems
• Conduct pre-deployment checks and prepare field kits, hardware, and software builds for mission readiness
• Diagnose and resolve software issues in fielded systems including embedded software and AI/ML pipelines
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electromechanical, and hardware issues, performing component-level repairs in the field
• Serve as the on-site technical contact for customers and government personnel
• Document field issues and report findings to Software and Mechanical Engineering teams

Skills

Python

C++

C

MATLAB

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

OKSI is seeking a Field Support Engineer to install, configure, operate, and maintain sensor, software, and autonomous platform systems at customer sites and test ranges.

You will diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field, act as the on-site technical point of contact for customers and government program personnel, and travel extensively (60-70%) to austere locations. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.