High-Latitude Field Engineer

The last frontier

Arctic Research and Development builds high-latitude technology to unlock the last great frontier on Earth. An expanse 1.5 times the size of the US, the Arctic is the triple point of national security, climatic shifts, and economic opportunity. We cut through this complexity while preserving the integrity of the planet’s most fragile wilderness.

Built by pioneers with 30+ years of polar experience, ARD knows that the High North is a wicked harsh environment. We've got frost-bite to prove it. Working at the fringes of technological capabilities — with an eye towards autonomy assisting in a place that is utterly inhospitable for humans — this is a company that takes big bets on hard problems.

If you want to build and deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact, at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear, we want you at ARD.

The role

We’re looking for a High-Latitude Field Engineer to serve as the forward-deployed technical owner of ARD systems in Arctic environments. You’ll be responsible for deploying, operating, troubleshooting, and iterating on autonomous platforms, sensors, and communications infrastructure in remote, cold, and logistically constrained conditions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and field autonomy. You’ll turn lab-built systems into mission-ready capabilities — validating performance where snow, ice, and darkness routinely defeat conventional technology.

Core responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and maintain ARD systems in high-latitude field environments from our Arctic Outposts
• Act as the on-site technical authority for autonomous platforms, sensors, and comms infrastructure
• Support live operations, field trials, and demonstrations with government and industry partners
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, RF, and autonomy teams to resolve field-driven issues
• Collect high-quality operational data to support perception, autonomy, and reliability improvements
• Contribute to field procedures, deployment playbooks, and Arctic operating standards
• Travel regularly to Arctic sites and remote outposts for deployments, testing, and support

What we value

• 5+ years experience operating, deploying, or supporting complex technical systems in remote or harsh environments
• Strong hands-on engineering background across hardware, sensors, and software systems
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for diagnostics, tooling, or field-side modifications
• Comfort working with real sensors, autonomy stacks, and imperfect field data
• Experience diagnosing failures under time pressure and  logistical constraints
• Willingness and readiness to operate in safe but extreme cold environments for extended periods

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Real field exposure – travel to Arctic sites and Outposts when needed
• Mission-driven culture – focus on impact, not hours logged