Description:
Company Background
Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and
defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the
Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the
world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. Fortem’s systems are accelerating the safety of the
world’s airspace for urban air mobility.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, the Production Engineer works on a cross functional
team of capable and experienced engineers who are working to scale and commercialize novel airspace
protection and counter-drone defense products. Working with our team, this position will provide the
development and commercialization of complex products with a dynamic and mission focused company.
With skills and experience in product testing and design transfer of products, the Production Engineer
works closely with Fortem team members and stakeholders to develop scalable processes, and
introduce superior, highly effective, and safe products to the market. The Production Engineer brings to
Fortem hands-on experience in product testing, manufacturing, and process improvements.
Primary Responsibilities
process improvements related to root cause investigations
- Bring a “can do” spirit to work and deliver on other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Education or Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
- Professional Work Experience: minimum of 1-year direct experience as a Test/Manufacturing/NPI/R&D Engineer in a relevant manufacturing environment
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated strong DFM knowledge including mistake-proofing, simplification, standardization, and testing
- In depth knowledge of test methodologies and best practices
- A preference for a candidate with experience working with electronics, mechanical assemblies, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Familiarity with automated testing tools and programming
- A preference for a candidate with experience in Radar and UAV technology
- Able to manage projects from initiation to production launch
Other Essentials and Key Success Factors:
- Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well
- Evidence of "hands-on" experience and expertise
- Teachable and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments
- Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating technical concepts into user-friendly documentation
- Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values, and ethical standard
