Solutions Engineer - New Products

About this role

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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Vantor   is   seeking a   So lu tion Engineer   working within our product development team for the Raptor family of products (Guide, Sync, and Ace ) .    Raptor is a vision-based software suite designed to enable Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to navigate and operate in GPS-denied or contested environments.   Based in Herndon, VA, t his role is focused on   advancing Raptor product   software   by providing direct development   contributions   as well as   working with   external customers and Vantor   Go-To-Market ( GTM )   Engineering teams to characterize product performance in the field   and capture requirements for product improvements.   

The ideal candidate is   a   mission-oriented software engineer who thrives in fast-paced, customer-facing environments ;   is   energized in the   face of   probl ems ;   and   likes to   push code .   This role is   defined as a “solution” engineer   because   it   require s   creative thinking, convincing communications,   a   problem-solving   mindset ,   and   a commitment to teamwork.   To be su ccessful   in this role ,   a   person   must   think at a systems   level ,   have f amiliarity with embedded edge platforms, and   have   experience   with   sensor data flows, navigation solutions ,   and mission-critical applications.  

As a So lu tion Engineer, you will   participate in   systems - level technical and engineering engagements with UAV OEMs, defense integrators, and mission focused customers. Your focus   during these sessions   will be on   evaluating customer adoption of our products   and convertin g   customer experiences into tangible technical requirements .    On occasion, you may be asked to   help customers evaluate, integrate, and deploy our products, system components and early-stage solutions, into a variety of edge compute systems   that   proc ess   positioning and navigation   sign als .   This position is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between software algorithms, OEM systems and field testing, and who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments.  

The   3D Engineering team   at Vantor   is a dynamic, results-oriented   engineering pro duct development   team   consisting of   subject matter experts (SMEs),   software engineers , systems   engineers , and solution architects.  This   Solution   Engineer will be   a   member of this team   helping   our customers bring our solutions to life in their systems ,   accelerating customer adoption ,   and driving real-world impact.  Our business is fueled by delivering tangible value to our customers, and we need   new   te am members   partner   who   want to   drive making   that happen.  

Responsibilities: A day in the life/What the position will be doing:  

• Interface with   existing   Vantor Raptor customers   worldwide to   coordinate on integration of Raptor so ftware   into   their   systems architecture .     Provide advice and   guidance based on   rigorous   product   knowledge   and   inst itutional experience   base   from   past   integrations.  

• Travel to   custome r sites   to   deliver technical product expertise .  

• C har acteri z e   product software performance   of customer implementations   and   derive /capture   technical   requirements for   feature improvements   or additions .  

• Assist customers   with   field integration testing, including configuration of Jetson and raspberry Pi series companion computers, autopilot stacks (PX4,   ArduPilot ) and analysis of telemetry, imagery, and positioning data.  

• Assist in   generating   engineering   technical designs   involving   the   use of   satellite imagery and full motion video   to accomplish   UAS visual positioning, odometry, and navigation.  

• Develop ,   document   and convey   technical and system requirem ents   to   product engineering team .  

• Work with in   product engineering   team development process to   make code contribution s.  

• Communicate and collaborate across product, engineering, and   GTM/sales   teams to define and validate interfaces and data flows between   Raptor   products and OEM systems.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Math) or equivalent practical experience.  

• Experience supporting ISR, UAS, aerospace, or defense system integrations  

• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, shell scripting  

• Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains  

• Good understanding of embedded systems, SoCs, and SBCs  

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux (troubleshooting, configuration, e.g., kernel device drivers, library dependencies)  

• Experience in system design across hardware and software  

• Knowledge of networking and communication protocols (e.g., serial, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi)  

• Experience in customer-facing roles, support, and solution design  

• Strong communication skills and sound judgment in customer communication  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Vision, Software Engineering or a related technical field  

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