Field Application Engineer

As a Field Application Engineer, you’ll work directly with customers solving complex technical challenges in mission-critical, intelligent distributed systems. You’ll engage with advanced programs across defense and other critical industries, understand their technical requirements, and help teams adopt RTI’s leading software architecture to build reliable, real-time systems.

RTI technology is deployed across 400+ programs of record, including command-and-control, air defense, avionics, autonomous vehicles, and ground systems used by the U.S. and NATO. Beyond defense, our software supports power generation, medical robotics, and other mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world applications—helping customers turn complex technical challenges into operational capabilities. Check out this blog that details exactly what an FAE does!

Location:  Candidates based on the East Coast, with a preference for the New England or Washington, DC areas, are preferred due to the travel requirements of the role.

✨ What You’ll Do 

• Help teams building advanced defense systems choose their future software architecture.  
• Explain RTI technology to executives, architects, program managers and developers
• Develop Proof-of-Concept prototypes and demonstrations with prospects
• Develop sales strategies with your account manager teammate
• Communicate customer technical requirements to Product Management and engineering to help evolve our technology
• Join our active online developer community forum as an RTI and domain expert
• Communicate RTI’s technology in published technical articles and speaking engagements

🎯 What We’re Looking For 

• BS or higher in engineering or computer science, MS preferred
• 5+ years in application-facing technical professional services or sales
• Experience with one or more of: C/C++/Python/Java/.NET
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of OS and network concepts (UDP, Multicast, etc.)
• Self-motivated sales attitude, comfortable on a team and without day-to-day direction
• US Citizenship required *Due to applicable laws, government regulations and contract specifications, we are required to fill this position only with an individual who qualifies as a "U.S. Citizen."