Auterion

Forward Deployed Engineer

We captured this posting once, on 2026-05-22, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Auterion
Location
Arlington, VA
Seniority
Mid level
Experience asked for
3+ years
Pay band
Not disclosed

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-05-08 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-05-22 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

mechanical integrationdesign adaptationfield deploymentmechanical engineeringdeliverysystem designprototypingtestingoperational deploymenttechnical interfacetroubleshootingdocumentation

From the posting

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work closely with Auterion's customers and partners to deploy and integrate our drone technology into their systems. This role focuses on the mechanical integration, design adaptation, and field deployment of UAV platforms and subsystems, while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. You will combine hands-on mechanical engineering expertise with customer-facing project delivery, supporting clients through the full integration lifecycle—from initial system design and prototyping to testing and operational deployment. You will serve as a key technical interface between Auterion and customer engineering teams, ensuring reliable and scalable mechanical solutions that enable safe and effective drone operations. …

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