Forward Deployed Engineer, Hardware
About RevelAt Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.The RoleRevel Hardware Track Los Angeles, San Francisco, London (Travel 30–50%)Forward Deployed Engineers are Revel’s most embedded technical presence with customers. You’ll be the person who makes Revel real—showing up at customer sites, getting our software running on their hardware, writing code alongside their teams, and building the kind of deep technical partnerships that make customers successful long-term. You’ll work directly on the hardware that powers critical missions across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing—driving significant impact for the industries that depend on Revel. What you learn in the field comes back to directly shape our product roadmap.This is not a support role. It’s a highly technical, high-ownership position at the intersection of software engineering and business strategy.What You’ll DoOwn end-to-end deployment of Revel at customer sites (connecting to test stands, sensors, actuators, and existing infrastructure). Build and grow deep technical relationships with your customer portfolio by understanding their hardware, product goals, and expanding the Revel partnership over timeThis person will be embedded with customer engineering teams onsite and responsible for writing RevelCode, building dashboards, delivering training, and connecting customers to the right Revel resourcesTranslate field learnings into product feedback with our Head of ProductTravel 30–50% to customer sites, primarily California with broader domestic and international travelWhat We’re Looking ForWhat matters is strong technical depth, the ability to problem-solve quickly on your feet in unpredictable field environments, and the trust you build with engineering teams. 5+ years of post-college engineering experience; ME, EE or Physics background preferredHands-on experience in test engineering, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar hardware domainsProficiency in C, C++, or PythonHigh-level system design understanding—how software, firmware, and hardware interact end-to-endStrong communicator who builds lasting trust with customer engineering teams and technical stakeholdersComfortable troubleshooting complex problems quickly and confidently in real-world, ambiguous field environmentsWillingness to travel and work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware teamsUS citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)Bonus PointsExperience with DAQ systems, PLCs, control systems, NI software suite, TwinCAT, or CodeSysProficiency in Rust or other systems programming languagesPrior FDE, field engineering, or applications engineering experienceStartup experience and passion for aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or roboticsITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Why RevelWork on hardware that matters—your customers build aerospace systems, advanced manufacturing lines, and critical infrastructureReal ownership—your field work shapes the product roadmapCompetitive salary, substantial equity, and fast personal growth in a deeply technical careerSmall, ambitious team where your impact is immediate and visibleJoin us to redefine what’s possible in software for hardware.