Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
The Support Engineer will develop a deep systems-level understanding of the Echodyne radar products and will be responsible for responding to technical questions from both customers and Echodyne field solutions engineers. This role will work closely with the broader Echodyne sales, product, and engineering organizations on a day-to-day basis. Specific tasks and engagement guidelines include:
- Develop deep expertise pertaining to Echodyne radar products. Participate in internal training sessions, product roadmap meetings, etc.
- Respond to customer technical questions in a timely fashion
- Perform deep-dive data troubleshooting and statistical analysis of captured customer data when necessary
- Manage the RMA process for defective/damaged hardware returned from both customers and Echodyne Solutions Engineers
- Maintain and update support cases within our CRM tracking system (Salesforce.com)
- On occasion, travel to customer locations for advanced technical support during mission-critical implementations and demonstrations.
- Communicate and manage software/hardware defect resolution internally with Engineering organization
- Stage and prepare radar and associated equipment for field demonstration purposes
- Training of new products for Echodyne field engineers
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a customer-first orientation. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, prioritize tasks, honor rules of engagement; and follow policies, processes, and procedures.
- Resiliency with a positive attitude, as well as analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and decision-making skills.
- Enthusiastic with outstanding customer-communication skills
- This role is expected to work “in office” during core office hours
- Must be able to regularly lift, carry and move equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Engineering or Computer Science degree
- 2 + years of experience in equivalent role (internships and military experience are welcome)
- Experience in managing customer activity (e.g. support tickets) in Salesforce.com
- Experience with next-generation defense hardware (e.g. radars, radios, EO/IR cameras, electronic weapons systems, etc.)
- Scripting/programming experience (e.g. Python) is a plus
- Linux experience
TRAVEL: 10%
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFERThis is an exempt position.If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Engineering or Computer Science degree
- 2+ years of experience in an equivalent role (internships and military experience welcome)
- Ability to work in-office during core office hours
- Ability to regularly lift, carry and move equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Outstanding customer-communication, problem-solving, organizational and multitasking skills
- Experience managing support tickets in Salesforce.com
- Experience with next-generation defense hardware (radars, radios, EO/IR cameras, electronic weapon systems)
- Scripting/programming experience (e.g., Python)
- Linux experience
What We Do
Echodyne designs and builds advanced radar solutions that unlock new capabilities for intelligent systems and autonomous machines and shatter price-performance barriers for sensor arrays. Our combination of patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA®) technology with powerful software ultimately means significantly greater situational awareness that increases safety and saves lives. Our first radar is the size of a paperback book, weighs less than bowling pin, draws less power than a light bulb, yet outperforms every comparable radar on the market. We are just getting started. Echodyne delivers commercial radar solutions for end users and integrators in Government and Defense, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Autonomous Vehicle markets globally. The company is based in Kirkland, Washington and backed by Bill Gates, NEA, Madrona Venture Group, Baillie Gifford, Vulcan Capital, Vanedge Capital, and Irongrey among others. Discover more at echodyne.com.
