Field Software Engineer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

401k with company match

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Casual dress code

Job summary

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard is looking for a Field Software Engineer based in Los Angeles to develop and implement cutting-edge RF systems for national security applications. The role includes responsibilities such as delivering new radar products, collaborating with customers, and integrating systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in programming, experience in data system integration, and a relevant engineering background. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent health benefits, and unique workplace perks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software deployment and network connectivity.
• Experience deploying to the field with customer data systems.
• Security clearance qualification or existing clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement new radar products to customers in the field.
• Integrate data from Chaos into customer systems.
• Collect workflow and product requirements.
• Test, implement, and troubleshoot products in the field.
• Train customers on product usage.

Skills

Programming languages proficiency

Python

Wireless networks

Network protocols/services

CI/CD implementation

Education

Degree in Physics, Mathematics, RF/Signals Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Software Engineer

Location: Los Angeles

Compensation: $140,000 - 240,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Role Overview: The Field Engineering Team is seeking an experienced engineer to join our team in the development and customer delivery of cutting‑edge RF systems. With a deep understanding of our engineering, technology, and customers’ missions, this individual will help develop and implement our products with customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative RF capabilities, with a focus on enhancing systems, sensors, and platforms for national security applications including UAS surveillance systems and integrated air and missile defense. Ability to solve complex technical problems and contribute to rapid prototyping efforts is expected.

Responsibilities

Own customer success outcomes by:

• delivering and implementing new radar products to customers in the field
• embedding with customers at customer sites:
  • integrating data from Chaos into customer systems
  • collecting workflow and product requirements
  • testing, implementing, and troubleshooting products in the field
  • training customers on product usage
  • preparing to pass feedback to engineering teams
• working with product engineering teams to help prioritize important customer features, address performance improvements, and speed delivery
• traveling up to 33% domestically and internationally in pursuit of above goals

Minimum Requirements

• proficiency in programming languages, software deployment, and network connectivity; preferred practical professional experience working with Python, wireless networks, network protocols/services, and CI/CD implementation
• experience deploying to the field to work with customer data systems integrating data
• an existing or qualification for a United States security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• previous or existing commercial or military experience working with radar, air defense, special forces, and/or electronic warfare systems
• strong engineering background or degree, preferred in fields such as Physics, Mathematics, RF/Signals Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (Company match), and more
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, No meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and annual bonuses

Salary Range: $140,000 - $240,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.