Field Application Engineer

Field Application Engineer

Are you an engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and influencing next‑generation embedded solutions? This is a high‑impact, customer‑facing position where you'll act as the critical technical bridge between engineering, sales, and end users-ensuring successful integration of advanced embedded computing technologies into real‑world systems.

This will be predominantly a home based role with travel across the UK and Europe.

What You'll Be Doing

Act as the technical liaison, translating customer needs into clear engineering requirements.
Support customers through the full lifecycle: analysis, design, integration, manufacturing, installation, and long‑term support.
Assess solutions and prepare detailed product specifications to meet technical requirements.
Guide sales and customer service to ensure the right products are selected.
Create and implement installation plans for complex embedded systems.
Test, install, troubleshoot, and provide recommendations for product improvement.
Deliver training, documentation, and after‑sales support to enhance user experience.
Gather field intelligence and share insights on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
Collaborate with R&D to influence new features, enhancements, and product innovation.
Contribute ideas for new software and solutions to fill market gaps.
Build and maintain strong, trust‑based customer and supplier relationships.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
3+ years' experience in systems engineering, hardware/software integration, or embedded systems.
Practical experience with RTOS such as VxWorks or Linux.
Working knowledge of C/C++, plus strong diagnostic/problem‑solving skills.
Understanding of analogue/RF circuits and electronics fundamentals.
Strong background inopen‑architecture platforms such as:
SOSA, MOSA, VME, VPX, CPCI, PCIe
Networking, Graphics, Signal Processing, FPGA
Power

PC and Intel architectures
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
Highly organised, analytical, self‑motivated and able to juggle multiple priorities.

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