NATO-Backed Deep Tech Start-up | Systems / Field Engineer | Oxford | £80-100K + Equity
About the company:
We’re partnered with a high-growth, dual-use deep tech company based in Oxford that is redefining 3D perception for robotics and autonomous systems. Founded in 2024 and selected for the prestigious NATO DIANA technology incubator, they recently closed a significant seed round led by top-tier venture capital. Their core technology is a world-first, high-resolution passive 3D sensor that utilizes multi-stereoscopy (4-camera arrays) to outperform LiDAR in both range (up to 1km) and resolution. With a mission to become the default sensor for autonomous vehicles (UAV, UGV, USV) in both defense and civilian sectors, they are scaling rapidly toward a Series A.
About the role:
They are looking for a highly versatile Systems / Field Engineer to be the “bridge” between the engineering lab and the real world. This is a high-impact role involving end-to-end system support during customer trials and field demonstrators. You will be the primary person diagnosing cross-domain failures—whether they are hardware, software, or calibration-related—while ensuring the systems are “field ready” for high-stakes deployments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end system support in the field, encompassing sensing, compute, power, and mechanics.
- Plan and execute bench tests, field trials, and customer-relevant test campaigns.
- Diagnose and resolve complex failures spanning hardware, software, and environmental conditions.
- Lead integration and validation work for demonstrators and customer trials.
- Build repeatable methods for system validation, setup, logging, and field readiness.
Requirements:
- A degree/Masters in a relevant STEM field (PhD preferred, but strong practical experience is highly valued).
- Exceptional academic background .
- A “generalist” technical skillset with the ability to debug hardware, software, and networking issues.
- Experience in field-testing robotics, UAVs, or similar complex systems.
- Must be a citizen of a NATO member country (due to the nature of defense projects).
- Resilience and adaptability; comfortable working in outdoor or customer-facing environments.
Benefits:
- Top-decile compensation package.
- Significant equity incentives.
- Flexible working (Oxford-based with travel for field trials).
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