Field Software Engineer

Summary

OKSI builds electro-optical, infrared, and autonomous sensor systems for Department of War use in the field. The Field Software Engineer travels to customer sites and test ranges to deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sensor, software, autonomous platform, mechanical, and electromechanical systems while serving as the on-site technical contact and reporting findings to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites, test ranges, and program locations to install, configure, operate, and maintain sensor, software, and autonomous platform systems
• Conduct pre-deployment checks and prepare field kits, hardware, and software builds for mission readiness
• Diagnose and resolve software-level issues in fielded systems, including embedded software, ATAK-integrated applications, and AI/ML-enabled sensor pipelines
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electromechanical, and hardware issues, performing component-level repairs and adjustments in the field
• Serve as the on-site technical point of contact for customers and government program personnel
• Document field issues and performance outcomes; report findings back to Software and Mechanical Engineering teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 4 years of combined software and mechanical engineering experience, including field service, test & evaluation, or military UAS/sensor system roles
• Required proficiency in at least one programming language ( Python, C++, C, or MATLAB ) and CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Working knowledge of Linux-based systems and command-line operations
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60–70%), including to austere field conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60–70%), including to austere field conditions
• Must have a valid drivers license
• May work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Experience supporting defense-related systems, UAS platforms, sensors, or AI-enabled technologies
• Prior experience as a field service engineer or test engineer
• Experience with ATAK plugin architecture/APIs or computer vision/ML model integration
• ITAR/export control experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 4 years of combined software and mechanical engineering experience, including field service, test & evaluation, or military UAS/sensor system roles
• Required proficiency in at least one programming language ( Python, C++, C, or MATLAB ) and CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Working knowledge of Linux-based systems and command-line operations
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60–70%), including to austere field conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60–70%), including to austere field conditions
• Must have a valid drivers license
• May work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting defense-related systems, UAS platforms, sensors, or AI-enabled technologies
• Prior experience as a field service engineer or test engineer
• Experience with ATAK plugin architecture/APIs or computer vision/ML model integration
• ITAR/export control experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Three weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance