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# Field Engineer - Autonomous Systems

- **Company:** Fathom, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Data Link, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, Hardware Testing, Build Management
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be9bda4d48e40fa9

## About the Role

* Do you hold an active DoD Clearance? If yes, what level? (Secret, Top Secret)
 * Do you have a target salary in mind?
 * What state and city are you currently located in?
 * Are you willing to travel 33% of the time?
 * Are you a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR? (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

## Description

* Support DoW UxS evaluation and fielding events, providing on-site diagnosis and repair of system failures for maritime unmanned platforms
 * Troubleshoot autonomous platform navigation, control, and vehicle management systems during field events
 * Diagnose and resolve RF, SATCOM, and MANET communication link failures during evaluation and fielding events
 * Translate technical findings and system performance data into clear explanations for warfighter end users and government evaluators
 * Design custom payload hardware for autonomous maritime and uncrewed platforms, including sensor housings, mounting brackets, wiring harnesses, and power interfaces
 * Own payload integration from requirements definition through installation, bench validation, and fielding
 * Develop and maintain CAD models and mechanical drawings for custom payload hardware
 * Design and build power distribution and interface wiring for integrated payloads
 * Collaborate with government customers and payload manufacturers to define interface requirements
 * Bench test and validate payload subsystems prior to field deployment


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