What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Test Engineer position at Orion Talent?
Description
The Senior Field Test Engineer will work closely with physicists and systems engineering to perform customer-facing deployments in quantum sensing. This role requires a deep understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) theory and embedded sensor technology that will lead the development of specialized project delivery processes to our customers’ unique needs.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to conduct detailed flight planning, ensuring operational goals are aligned with safety, budget, and logistical considerations.
Serve as an internal resource on technical issues and lead product customer concerns with the ability to operate and troubleshoot the technology stack (mechanical, electrical, software, network) in the field or during other experiments.
Build, lead, mentor, and manage a team of field engineers responsible for deploying, installing, and testing aviation systems and equipment across multiple locations.
Directly interface with customers leading up to and during test campaigns and adapting to last-minute changes.
Review and assess flight readiness of the systems, ensuring that all systems are compliant with regulatory standards before each mission.
Develop and maintain operational procedures and guidelines to enhance efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance across all flight operations.
Participate in operational readiness related to specific engagements, including risk management and issue resolution management.
Oversee in-lab hardware testing and validation, ensuring all systems meet performance and reliability standards prior to field deployments.
Collaborates with R&D to provide solutions to customers while actively establishing technical relationships with our customer’s engineers.
Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis, both remotely and on-site.
Requirements :
Degree in engineering or applicable equivalent technical field experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in facilitating technical projects within the navigation industry
Ability to perform in an unstructured environment typical of a start-up
Passion for building processes, policies, methods, and tools necessary to improve delivery to our clients, including commercial and DoD customers
Job Posting
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
