Field Trials Engineer

Engineering · Riga, Latvia · Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Trials Engineer to support the planning, execution, and reporting of weapon system firing tests, integration trials, and customer demonstration activities. Reporting to the Field Trials Lead, you will take an active, hands on role in preparing and conducting field based trials, ensuring our systems perform reliably under real world conditions.

At Frankenburg, you will join an exceptional team of leading experts in technology and national defence, building next generation defence missile systems for the free world. You will work in a fast paced environment where your contribution directly shapes how we verify, demonstrate, and continuously improve advanced defence systems. If you thrive on practical engineering, problem solving, and impact — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Trials Execution Plan, prepare, and execute field trials, including trials plans, test procedures, equipment, logistics, and on‑site operation of test and weapon system equipment.

• Team & Customer Collaboration Work closely with Design, Systems, and other engineering teams, and support on‑site customer demonstrations, gathering feedback and supporting tactics and procedures development.

• Trials Analysis & Improvement Analyse post‑trial data, produce clear trials reports, identify trial or product issues, and drive continuous improvement of trials processes and system performance.

• Equipment & Safety Readiness Maintain trials equipment and instrumentation, ensuring readiness, reliable operation, and compliance with approved test procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.

• Engineering Support Support other engineering activities as needed, based on experience and skillset.

We Would Love You to Have

• Educational Background
  A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Experience Experience in test or trials engineering, preferably involving field trials. Defence or other complex engineering experience is a strong advantage.

• Technical Skills Able to work hands‑on with technical systems, installing, operating, and troubleshooting them in field environments, with willingness to travel as required.

• Soft Skills Proactive and solution‑oriented, with strong communication and planning skills. Detail‑oriented, strong ownership, and work independently in dynamic field environments.

• Mission Alignment Strong alignment with our mission to build affordable and mass-manufacturable defence technologies — ensuring every euro spent moves us closer to our goal.

• Security Clearance Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.

• Open to Relocate Willingness to relocate to Riga, Latvia.

Our Values

Our mission is ambitious, and it takes a team that works with the same intensity.

• Own the Mission: Mission first. Always. We choose impact — we focus on what moves the mission forward fastest instead of "nice-to-haves". We fix it now — when delays or problems appear, we step up, rally the right people, and solve them immediately. We keep momentum — when time matters, we stay focused and move forward without waiting for perfect conditions.

• Strive for More: Dare more. Do more. Achieve the impossible. We challenge the status quo — we question, test, and improve instead of accepting "the usual way." We embrace discomfort — we step outside comfort zones and turn challenges into growth. We anticipate the future — we build solutions that scale and set higher standards each time.

• Build with Trust: Be open. Keep promises. We walk the talk — what we say, we do. No excuses, no exceptions. We share openly — we communicate clearly and early, even when the news is hard. We own outcomes — we admit errors quickly, fix them, and prevent them from repeating.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Apply now! The deadline is May 22, 2026, but we review applications and reach out to qualified candidates continuously.

Department

Engineering

Role

Systems Integration, Proving and Test

Locations

Riga, Latvia

Remote status

Hybrid

Frankenburg Technologies a European defence technology company specializing in rocket science. Our mission is to defend the free world by making cutting-edge defence solutions more accessible — significantly reducing costs and scaling production far beyond current industry capabilities. Uniquely positioned to revolutionize the industry and backed by significant investment from leading industry partners, we are on a clear path to rapid growth.

Our flagship product tackles a monumental engineering challenge: developing the world's first truly affordable, mass-produced counter-drone missile system with advanced AI integration and easily localized manufacturing. This groundbreaking technology addresses one of the most significant strategic threats of our time — the proliferation of mass-produced UAVs and their risk to national defence and critical infrastructure worldwide.

With strong financial backing and a clear roadmap for success, we are currently expanding our team. Headquartered in Tallinn with operations in Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, Frankenburg is building Europe's next-generation missile house.

Founded in 2024

Co-workers 70

Engineering · Riga, Latvia · Hybrid