Field Application Engineer- Aerospace & Defense

Emerson

About The Position

At Emerson Test & Measurement Business Group (Formerly known as National Instruments), we empower engineers and innovators to solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges through automated test and measurement solutions. Our platforms are widely used across Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor, Automotive, Communications, and Industrial markets to accelerate innovation and improve engineering productivity. We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support and grow our Aerospace & Defense business in India. The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) will play a critical role in driving technical engagement with Aerospace & Defense customers by understanding customer challenges, architecting solutions, supporting evaluations, and enabling successful deployment of automated test and validation systems. This role requires strong technical depth, customer-facing capability, and the ability to work closely with sales teams, system integrators, partners, and customer engineering organizations. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and translating technology into measurable customer outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is mandatory (Electronics, Electrical, ECE, Instrumentation, Aerospace, or related disciplines preferred)
6–10 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, validation, or technical consulting within Aerospace & Defense or related industries
Strong technical understanding of automated test and validation systems
Experience with RF test, radar systems, avionics, embedded systems, communications, or HIL environments
Ability to understand and architect complex system-level solutions
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with sales teams, customers, and partners
Willingness to travel based on project and customer requirements
Strong problem-solving mindset with technical curiosity
Ability to engage deeply with customer engineering teams
Passion for solving real-world engineering challenges
Strong ownership and execution orientation
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into customer value
Collaborative and high-energy team player

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with National Instruments / Emerson Test & Measurement platforms will be a strong advantage
Hands-on experience with PXI, RF instrumentation, DAQ systems, or modular test platforms
Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB, or automated test software frameworks
Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense validation workflows and integration environments
Experience working with System Integrators or large defense programs is an added advantage

Responsibilities

Engage with Aerospace & Defense customers to understand technical requirements and system-level challenges
Architect and demonstrate solutions for applications involving RF & microwave, radar, electronic warfare, avionics, communications, embedded systems, HIL, and automated validation
Support pre-sales technical activities including customer presentations, solution demonstrations, workshops, benchmarking, and proof-of-concepts
Work closely with Account Managers to drive technical wins and accelerate business growth
Collaborate with System Integrators and ecosystem partners to support scalable deployment models
Design and recommend architectures using modular instrumentation, PXI platforms, automated test software, and validation frameworks
Provide technical consultation on system integration, automation strategies, and test methodologies
Support customer onboarding, implementation guidance, and technical issue resolution
Work cross-functionally with R&D, product teams, services, and global application engineering teams
Track emerging Aerospace & Defense technology trends and customer requirements to influence future solution strategies