What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Service Engineer (FSE) position at Epirus?
Job Description
Job Description
About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today. And that's just the beginning.
Job Summary : Epirus is seeking a Field Service Engineer (FSE) with the ability to provide advanced technical support, maintenance, and operational oversight in support of Epirus High Power Microwave Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (HPM-CUAS). This individual will report to the Sr. Manager of Field Operations and Sustainment and work as a member of a small team with a primary focus on the maintenance, training support and sustainment of fielded HPM assets. The FSE will directly support the maintenance of the fielded HPM-CUAS equipment, re-installation of Line repairable units (LRUs), training, integration, and sustainment of these solutions with existing client infrastructure at CONUS and OCONUS locations. Candidate will provide hands on support for HPM-CUAS technical, network, and integration projects. This role requires hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, and software systems, as well as the ability to work in high-pressure situations supporting defense operations.
This position requires a high degree of technical skill, personal resilience and flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team in a variety of physical environments.
Responsibilities :
- Work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback on system performance and potential design improvements.
- Coordinate with project managers, logistics personnel, and customers to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Conduct install / uninstall of HPM-CUAS systems in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client operations, test and evaluations, Tactics, Techniques and Procedure (TTP) / Doctrine development, and New Equipment Training (NET) courses.
- Make recommendations to the Field Operations and Sustainment Manager for equipment modifications / upgrades based on experience gained through testing and operational use of HPM-CUAS systems.
- Deploy overseas locations to perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify cause of failures, and replace Line Repairable Unit (LRU), test and restore HPM-CUAS systems to full functionality.
- Conduct advanced programming of HPM-CUAS systems (install / upgrade firmware, software upgrades, etc.).
- Work with the Epirus training and enablement team to develop and conduct training on the proper care, use, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of systems.
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Skills and Experience :
ITAR REQUIREMENTS :
People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don't believe in the word impossible and are always asking "why not" as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is :
1—$1 USD
