Field Deployment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote support for product installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Support the assembly, integration, and testing of products in-lab and in-field
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation including SOPs, user manuals, and training materials
• Solve engineering problems to enable integration across diverse customer platforms and workflows
• Undertake flight test readiness activities and UAV build/integration
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to configure and deploy products for testing

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience working with Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems
• Hands-on experience with UAV build, integration, and testing
• Experience as part of a flight test team
• Practical experience with flight controllers, sensors, autopilot systems, and payload integration
• Familiarity with ArduPilot and/or PX4-based flight control systems
• Ability to travel 25–50% within the UK and internationally
• Valid UK driving licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearances

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux troubleshooting and basic scripting
• Background in aerospace, defence, or service environments (e.g., RAF, Royal Navy)
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled navigation or flight simulation software
• Programming experience in Python and C++
• Experience with electronic/mechanical diagnostic equipment
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering

About the Company

Archangel Autonomy combines AI and robotics to protect service personnel, critical infrastructure, and first responders. We develop UXV navigation co-pilot systems designed to operate autonomously in challenging environments, even without GPS.