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# Applications Engineer - Aerospace and Defense

- **Company:** Hexagon Inc
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Customer Data Management, Ethernet, Firmware, R (Programming Language), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), MATLAB, Serial Communications, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Scripting, GNSS
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/applications-engineer-aerospace-and-defense-houston-tx--9ac05185-c4df-4a9f-a7cd-7f4a4f13a7d9

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Aerospace and Defense, Customer Relations, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Identify Issues, Engineering, Emerging Technology, Technical Leadership, Receivers, * Degree in Geomatics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

 * Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with GNSS receivers, positioning systems, embedded systems, navigation technologies, or similar products.
 * Strong understanding of GNSS concepts, including positioning modes, correction services, antennas, RF signal paths, multipath, interference, and data logging.
 * Experience with hardware integration, PCB-level products, GNSS modules, development boards, or embedded system designs.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Experience with Python, MATLAB, R, Bash, Lua, or similar scripting and data analysis tools.
 * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong customer-facing interpersonal abilities.
 * Willingness to travel, including internationally, for customer visits, demonstrations, field trials, and trade shows.

Nice To Have:

 * Experience in technical support, applications engineering, field services, or professional services roles.
 * Experience with GNSS/INS installation, configuration, data collection, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience evaluating, integrating, or troubleshooting GNSS products from multiple vendors.
 * Familiarity with RTK, PPP, TerraStar, NTRIP, ALIGN, SPAN, timing, interference mitigation, or RF equipment selection.
 * Experience in aerospace, defense, autonomy, agriculture, marine, mining, or heavy equipment applications.
 * Familiarity with serial communications, Ethernet, CAN, ROS, autopilots, embedded systems, or customer hardware integration.

Key Success Factors:

 * Structured and detail-oriented approach to technical investigations and troubleshooting.
 * Ability to effectively prioritize competing customer and internal demands.
 * Sound judgment in balancing independent problem solving with timely escalation.
 * Strong customer empathy supported by technical credibility and professionalism.
 * Clear written communication skills for customer updates, case documentation, and internal reporting.
 * Collaborative, curious, and composed approach when working through complex or ambiguous issues.

## Description

As Field Application Engineer you will be responsible for these activities:

 * Provide technical support for NovAtel GNSS receivers, antennas, firmware, correction services, and GNSS/INS systems.
 * Support customers through evaluations, integration, troubleshooting, field investigations, demonstrations, and training.
 * Analyze customer data, receiver logs, configurations, RF installations, and field conditions to diagnose issues and recommend corrective actions.
 * Reproduce, document, and escalate technical issues to Engineering with clear root-cause context when required.
 * Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Support to address customer needs and technical risks.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, case notes, and internal knowledge material.
 * Support product testing, benchmarking, field trials, trade shows, and customer demonstrations as needed.