Applications Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Somerset, KY

About The Position

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its global Applications (pre-sales) Engineering team. The role supports unmanned systems (UAS and UGS), maritime gimbaled camera solutions, and integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Applications Engineering, the engineer provides technical sales support to the Business Development & Sales organization across varied missions and environments. The position calls for a foundation in systems integration, autonomous platforms, and communications technology, particularly robotics, tactical networks, and sensor payloads, along with the ability to represent complex technology in operationally relevant customer settings. The role includes hands-on pre-sales support, planning and executing demonstrations and customer evaluations, site surveys, system integration, technical consultation, training, and support for proposals and technical documentation. It also involves managing demonstration equipment, checking and troubleshooting systems, coordinating repairs, and reporting equipment readiness and location. Domestic and international travel of 30%–40% is required, typically for 3–10 days per trip. Fieldwork may take place in rugged terrain, maritime environments, or remote test facilities. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, immigration, or export-control licensing eligibility conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a robotics-related field is preferred.
5–7 years of hands-on experience in pre-sales, systems engineering, or field integration for autonomous platforms, tactical ISR systems, or robotics.
Strong understanding of wireless datalink systems, including line-of-sight and mesh networking for ground or maritime systems.
Familiarity with robotic platforms, teleoperation systems, or autonomous navigation technologies.
Working knowledge of IP networking, software deployment, and system-level troubleshooting.
Effective communication skills and confidence presenting in customer-facing situations.
Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.
Comfort operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and mission objectives.
Ability and willingness to travel 30%–40%; typical trips last 3–10 days depending on project scope.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, or be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate U.S. Department of State or Commerce export control license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with camera payloads, radar, EO/IR gimbals, and C2 software applications.
Knowledge of defense and commercial security or surveillance architectures.
Exposure to international field deployments or high-tempo demonstration environments.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on pre-sales technical support for unmanned ground robots, maritime surveillance platforms, and related technologies.
Plan and execute field product demonstrations, customer evaluations, and system integration events.
Perform site surveys and operational assessments for system deployment and performance optimization.
Provide technical consultation on autonomous platforms, mesh and line-of-sight datalink integrations, and multi-sensor payloads.
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to share customer feedback and field-based feature requests.
Assist with proposal responses, system architecture planning, and technical documentation development.
Train internal sales teams, integrators, and end users on product capabilities and operational best practices.
Support strategic trade shows and marketing events as a technical subject matter expert.
Coordinate and maintain accountability for demonstration asset inventory, including scheduling, shipping, and tracking.
Conduct system check-outs and troubleshoot hardware and software functionality before and after events or field use.
Coordinate demonstration repairs and status updates with service and logistics teams.
Prepare and present weekly equipment readiness and location reports for leadership.