Rugged Systems Field Engineer & Solutions Specialist

Rugged Science; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Rugged Science is looking for a detail-oriented Field Application Engineer to bridge the technical gap between engineering and sales teams. This role applies hands-on hardware expertise to configure solutions, support sales with accurate quoting, and troubleshoot issues in production.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of computer hardware, experience in troubleshooting, and possess excellent communication skills. Join us to take part in innovation and growth while contributing to our collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of computer hardware and how components integrate into complete systems.
• Ability to assess component compatibility and specify build configurations.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and diagnostic experience with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into technically sound hardware configurations and quotes.
• Evaluate compatibility between components to ensure proposed systems meet specifications.
• Serve as a technical resource for sales, answering pre-sale questions.

Skills

Knowledge of computer hardware integration

Component compatibility assessment

Hands-on troubleshooting experience

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented documentation skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Rugged Science is looking for a detail-oriented Field Application Engineer to bridge the technical gap between engineering and sales teams. This role applies hands-on hardware expertise to configure solutions, support sales with accurate quoting, and troubleshoot issues in production.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of computer hardware, experience in troubleshooting, and possess excellent communication skills. Join us to take part in innovation and growth while contributing to our collaborative environment.