Field Engineer

🕒 August 12

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $140k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 Field Service Engineer

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Aalyria

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51 - 200 employees

📡 Telecommunications

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

Telecommunications • Enterprise • SaaS

Aalyria is a company dedicated to creating, organizing, and managing the world's most advanced networks to enable ubiquitous connectivity at the speed of discovery. It utilizes atmospheric laser communications technology and a software platform originally developed by Alphabet. Aalyria's platform orchestrates networks across land, sea, air, space, and beyond. Key technological components include Tightbeam, a free space optics technology, and Spacetime, a software platform for network orchestration. Aalyria is backed by significant investors and has engaged in various high-profile projects, including working with NASA and developing 5G/6G networking platforms.

📋 Description

• Deploy to customer sites, test ranges, and demo locations to set up, configure, and operate Tightbeam free-space optical terminals and Spacetime/SATCOM systems • Lead site surveys, installation, optical alignment, configuration, and commissioning for terrestrial, airborne, shipborne, and satellite communications deployments • Perform hands-on mechanical assembly and integration across hardware and mechanisms • Perform or receive training on optical fiber termination and handling work • Set up and configure SATCOM terminals and integrate Tightbeam and/or SATCOM terminals into customer network environments • Troubleshoot optical subsystems, RF/transceiver behavior, mechanical mounts, and network integration using engineering-level debug interfaces • Monitor systems during demos and test events; track, download, and interpret performance data in real time • Perform basic Linux system administration and first-level debugging • Support equipment teardown, data collection, and post-event field reporting • Collaborate with R&D, Solutions Architects, and Mission Engineers to translate field feedback into product improvements and support customer onboarding • Deliver technical training and documentation to customer engineering teams • Support pre-sales engineering through technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept deployments

🎯 Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for field deployments, up to 50%, sometimes on short notice • Comfort working hands-on with mechanical hardware and mechanisms • Working familiarity with RF and optical communications and transceiver fundamentals • Willingness and aptitude to be trained on optical fiber termination and handling • Familiarity with Ethernet, TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6 networking protocols • Ability to learn and navigate engineering-level and debug user interfaces • Comfort with Linux, including installing packages, updating software, identifying missing dependencies, and basic troubleshooting • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to engineers and non-technical stakeholders • Proactive, independent problem-solving mindset suited to diverse and challenging field environments • Hands-on experience setting up and configuring SATCOM terminals preferred • Hands-on experience with free-space optical systems, laser communications, or high-speed photonics preferred • Hands-on experience with point-to-point or point-to-multipoint RF wireless systems preferred • Familiarity with optical alignment, beam propagation, and atmospheric effects on optical links preferred • Proficiency with optical test and measurement equipment preferred • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Communications Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related discipline preferred • Active U.S. Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain one preferred • Experience in aerospace, defense, satellite communications, or telecom domains preferred • Applicants must meet one of the stated ITAR/EAR eligibility criteria for accessing export-controlled information

🏖️ Benefits

• Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications • Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives • Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement • Inclusive Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules • Comprehensive benefits • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Equity options • Competitive salary