Auterion · 22 hours ago
Solutions Engineering Manager
Arlington, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAuterion is building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. As the Manager of Solutions Engineering, you will lead a specialized team of engineers to oversee the integration of technology into diverse hardware ecosystems and manage customer engagements from discovery to deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesInformation TechnologyOpen SourceOperating SystemsRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and scale a team of Solutions Engineers. You will provide technical guidance on complex integrations and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving
Work directly with stakeholders throughout the company and keep the bar high for your exceptional team. You will have a close relationship with the Director of Hardware, CTO, CEO and VP of Engineering
Manage the technical strategy for deploying applications in "non-standard" environments. This includes overseeing hardware site readiness, connectivity challenges, and environmental constraints
Act as the lead architect for high-stakes customer integrations. You will ensure that the hardware-to-software interface (API, firmware, or edge computing layers) is robust and scalable
Serve as the primary technical liaison for enterprise customers. You will translate customer business requirements into technical deployment plans that account for hardware latency, power constraints, and data throughput
Work closely with Product and R&D teams to communicate field-testing results and hardware compatibility issues, ensuring our product evolves to meet real-world edge cases
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Hardware/Software Integration (e.g., IoT, robotics, industrial automation, or edge computing)
3+ years managing a technical, customer-facing team (Solutions Architects, Field Engineers, or Sales Engineers)
Hands-on experience with field-deployed applications where 'turning it off and on again' isn't always an option
Understanding of networking protocols is a major plus
While hardware-focused, you must understand the modern software stack (Cloud services, APIs, and Database management) to ensure data flows correctly from the field to the dashboard
Proven ability to troubleshoot critical failures in the field under high pressure and with limited physical access to the hardware
Experience with robotics technologies and/or autonomous systems
Must be a U.S. citizen and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Prior experience in startups or scale-ups
Knowledge of drone flight control systems such as PX4 is a plus
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
Medical flex spending
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan - 401k
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Learning and development opportunities
Company
Auterion
Auterion provides a platform that unifies a diverse fleet of autonomous robots, catering to a wide range of applications and use cases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$181MKey Investors
RheinmetallBessemer Venture PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-11-18Corporate Round
2025-09-23Series B· $105M
2025-09-23Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Lorenz Meier
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Sartori
Co-Founder
Recent News
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