Solutions Engineer – New Products

Vantor

Solutions Engineer working within product development team for Raptor products at Vantor. Engaging with customers to improve the integration of UAV software systems in challenging environments.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeHerndon • Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrating Raptor software with customer systems, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product performance. Proficient in programming and system design, with a strong focus on customer support and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In STEMProgramming Skills In C, C++, PythonExperience With UAS And ISR IntegrationsKnowledge Of Networking ProtocolsHands-On Experience With Low-Level Linux

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Hard Skills

Programming Skills In CProgramming Skills In C++Programming Skills In PythonShell ScriptingCross-CompilationEmbedded Systems UnderstandingSystem Design ExperienceLow-Level Linux TroubleshootingKernel Device DriversLibrary Dependencies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSound Judgment In Customer Communication

Tools & Technologies

JetsonRaspberry PiPX4ArduPilotTelemetry AnalysisImagery AnalysisPositioning Data Analysis

Industry Keywords

UASISRAerospaceDefense SystemsSystems Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonShell ScriptingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with existing Vantor Raptor customers worldwide to coordinate on integration of Raptor software into their systems architecture.
Provide advice and guidance based on rigorous product knowledge and institutional experience base from past integrations.
Travel to customer sites to deliver technical product expertise.
Characterize 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 requirements to product engineering team.
Work with product engineering team development process to make code contributions.
Communicate and collaborate across product, engineering, and GTM/sales teams to define and validate interfaces and data flows between Raptor products and OEM systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust 401(k) with company match
mental health resources
student loan repayment assistance
adoption reimbursement
pet insurance