Field Application Engineer Aerospace & Defense

About Us

At Emerson Test & Measurement Business Group (Formerly known as National Instruments), we empower engineers and innovators to solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges through automated test and measurement solutions. Our platforms are widely used across Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor, Automotive, Communications, and Industrial markets to accelerate innovation and improve engineering productivity.

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support and grow our Aerospace & Defense business in India.

Role Overview

The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) will play a critical role in driving technical engagement with Aerospace & Defense customers by understanding customer challenges, architecting solutions, supporting evaluations, and enabling successful deployment of automated test and validation systems.

This role requires strong technical depth, customer-facing capability, and the ability to work closely with sales teams, system integrators, partners, and customer engineering organizations. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and translating technology into measurable customer outcomes.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Engage with Aerospace & Defense customers to understand technical requirements and system-level challenges
• Architect and demonstrate solutions for applications involving RF & microwave, radar, electronic warfare, avionics, communications, embedded systems, HIL, and automated validation
• Support pre-sales technical activities including customer presentations, solution demonstrations, workshops, benchmarking, and proof-of-concepts
• Work closely with Account Managers to drive technical wins and accelerate business growth
• Collaborate with System Integrators and ecosystem partners to support scalable deployment models
• Design and recommend architectures using modular instrumentation, PXI platforms, automated test software, and validation frameworks
• Provide technical consultation on system integration, automation strategies, and test methodologies
• Support customer onboarding, implementation guidance, and technical issue resolution
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, product teams, services, and global application engineering teams
• Track emerging Aerospace & Defense technology trends and customer requirements to influence future solution strategies

Who You Are:

You are a proactive, strategic problem solver who establishes last relationships and delivers exceptional results. You’re comfortable managing complex accounts and driving account growth at both tactical and strategic levels.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is mandatory (Electronics, Electrical, ECE, Instrumentation, Aerospace, or related disciplines preferred)
• 6–10 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, validation, or technical consulting within Aerospace & Defense or related industries
• Strong technical understanding of automated test and validation systems
• Experience with RF test, radar systems, avionics, embedded systems, communications, or HIL environments
• Ability to understand and architect complex system-level solutions
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with sales teams, customers, and partners
• Willingness to travel based on project and customer requirements
• Strong problem-solving mindset with technical curiosity
• Ability to engage deeply with customer engineering teams
• Passion for solving real-world engineering challenges
• Strong ownership and execution orientation
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into customer value
• Collaborative and high-energy team player

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Prior experience with National Instruments / Emerson Test & Measurement platforms will be a strong advantage
• Hands-on experience with PXI, RF instrumentation, DAQ systems, or modular test platforms
• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB, or automated test software frameworks
• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense validation workflows and integration environments
• Experience working with System Integrators or large defense programs is an added advantage

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.