High-Latitude Field Engineer

The Arctic is a place of extremes: unforgiving, untamed, and undergoing rapid change. A literal defrosting reveals a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity spanning energy, defence, logistics, research, and infrastructure.

ARD was founded on a paradox. The Arctic is both the next great economic frontier and one of the most hostile environments on Earth. Rich in resources and strategically vital, yet bone‑chillingly cold, dark for months, and fundamentally inhospitable to humans. This paradox—an explosion of activity in a place that resists human presence—is why we exist.

Our solution is autonomy. We build systems that operate reliably and intelligently in the Arctic, so that humans don't always have to. Founded by record‑holding pioneers with decades of polar experience, we take calculated risks on hard problems that matter. 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’d like to talk.

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
• Equity— meaningful options as an early employee at an early‑stage company
• Real field exposure— travel to Arctic sites and Outposts when needed (genuinely, not as a gimmick)
• Mission‑driven culture— focus on impact, not hours logged
• Small team, real ownership— what you build matters and ships

A note on who we want to hear from: We're building for one of the most demanding environments on Earth and we believe diverse teams build more resilient systems. We actively welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in engineering – whether that's by gender, ethnicity, disability, or background. If you're not sure you meet every requirement, apply anyway and tell us what excites you about the problem.