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."

💎 Nice To Have

• Messaging or high-performance distributed systems
• Embedded system experience
• JMS, AMQP, MQTT and Web Services
• Knowledge about current trends in the A&D Industry.

🌟 What We Offer You 

• Flexible working schedule 
• Remote working + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home
• Flexible Paid Time Off + “Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards 
• We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed

💙 How is life at RTI

• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years both in Spain and the US. In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance. 
• We live and work by our core values, which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you.
• We are defined by our “Working as One” culture and truly care about team’s interaction. That is why we plan trips for teams to get together in person, enjoy fun team-building activities and events, and feel more connected.

🌍 What We Do

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the data-streaming company for intelligent distributed systems. RTI Connext® software is the critical nervous system for over 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. Connext is the only real-time data streaming platform that can both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications. RTI helps organizations develop, deploy, and scale intelligence and physical AI from edge to cloud, faster. RTI Runs a Smarter World™. Learn more at www.rti.com.

RTI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The compensation range for this role is $130,000–$180,000 OTE (base salary plus commission) for the New England region. The salary range displayed on this job posting reflects a minimum and maximum target. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that this range reflects the base salary target range only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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