Lead Field Engineer - Field Ops & AI Deployments

Fdetimes; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work available

Remote work possible

Job summary

Helsing is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to own operations, design test campaigns, coordinate teams, and manage external partners. You understand both the technical work and the commercial and program context feeding into the product roadmap.

You will test combined software and hardware in lab and field, install AI software on edge devices, travel across the US and abroad, and build a field engineering team that connects end users with product development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude enabling understanding of complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience assembling, deploying, and troubleshooting robots, aircraft, watercraft, or autonomous systems.
• Comfort with deployment and debugging tools including command-line interfaces.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to own critical workstreams independently.
• Willingness to travel to testing locations across the US and abroad.
• Hands-on approach to hardware, equipment, and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Design test campaigns and coordinate teams to execute field tests.
• Prepare and transport equipment to test locations and oversee on-site testing.
• Install AI software on edge devices and configure for field use.
• Develop and improve test plans and safety procedures.
• Define resources to maintain efficient field-testing operations.
• Train end users and ensure safety during events.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to feed feedback into product roadmap.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Autonomous systems experience

Software deployment & debugging tools

Clear written & verbal communication

Independent workstream ownership

Field-site readiness

Team leadership (3+ people)

Job description

Helsing is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to own operations, design test campaigns, coordinate teams, and manage external partners. You understand both the technical work and the commercial and program context feeding into the product roadmap.

You will test combined software and hardware in lab and field, install AI software on edge devices, travel across the US and abroad, and build a field engineering team that connects end users with product development.