Forward Deployed Engineer

Noble Machines•Sunnyvale, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Noble Machines is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to be the critical link between our robotics platform and the customers putting it to work in the field—construction sites, mines, and energy facilities where the work is hardest and the stakes are highest. You'll deploy, integrate, and support our robots on-site, troubleshoot issues that span software, hardware, and networking in real time, and feed what you learn in the field directly back into product and engineering. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who is just as comfortable configuring a system as they are climbing onto equipment or debugging from a jobsite trailer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of experience solving problems at the intersection of hardware, software, and networking, ideally in unstructured or field environments
Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with the ability to read, debug, and modify code across the stack
Comfort working hands-on with physical systems—wiring, sensors, mechanical troubleshooting—in addition to software
Strong ownership mentality and the ability to work independently on ambiguous, high-stakes problems with shifting requirements
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with customers in high-pressure field environments
Willingness to travel frequently to industrial and remote job sites, including construction sites, mines, and energy facilities
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with fieldwork (e.g., lifting equipment, working outdoors in varied conditions, wearing required PPE)

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying robotics, autonomy, or hardware products in heavy industry (construction, mining, oil & gas, utilities)
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, autonomy stacks, or robot fleet management systems
Linux systems administration, networking, and on-prem/edge deployment experience
Background in defense, automotive, or industrial robotics
Relevant safety certifications (OSHA 10/30, MSHA, or similar)

Responsibilities

Lead on-site deployment, installation, and integration of Noble Machines' robots at customer sites across construction, mining, and energy
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers during deployment, resolving hardware, software, autonomy, and networking issues in real time under field conditions
Partner with engineering, autonomy, and hardware teams to translate field learnings, edge cases, and customer feedback into concrete product requirements and improvements
Design and refine scalable deployment processes, tooling, and documentation as Noble Machines' customer base grows
Own technical outcomes end-to-end—from pre-deployment planning and site readiness through go-live, training, and ongoing support
Provide hands-on training to customer operators and site personnel on safe, effective robot operation
Conduct root-cause analysis on field incidents and drive fixes across hardware, firmware, and software
Travel regularly to customer sites, including remote and industrial environments, to support deployments and maintain uptime