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Field Service Representative Autonomous Robots

Marathon Targets


Job Location:

Laurel, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 85000
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Marathon Targets mission is to deploy the worlds most advanced autonomous robotic target systems. We solve a critical real-world training gap which ensures that the first time a shooter fires live ammunition at a realistic moving target isnt in a real firefight. If you want a role where your work directly impacts the readiness and safety of those on the front lines this is it.

You will be hands-on with cutting-edge robotics managing field deployments and ensuring our systems perform flawlessly during high-stakes live-fire training. Youll be active outdoors and problem-solving in real-time on the range.

What to Expect:

  • Dynamic Environments: Training schedules mirror real-world operations. This means your schedule will adapt to the training units occasionally requiring early mornings late nights or weekend support to capture realistic night-fire or multi-day exercises.

A Shared Purpose: One Team One Fight: We operate with a disciplined mission-first mindset. We work hard to execute flawless training iterations and we value autonomy accountability and adaptability in the field.

Benefits and perks:

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Health Insurance (medical dental & Vision)
  • Disability and life insurance available
  • 401K with matching contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid holidays

This role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.

Tasks

Primary tasks include:

  • Discuss training with instructors translating trainers intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
  • Transportation of the robot system to the training location (Driving pick-up truck with trailer or box type truck carrying equipment)
  • Range set-up: Set up communications equipment surveying the range clearing robot running areas of large debris.
  • Oversee the targets during training and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
  • Adapt the targets behavior on the spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
  • Robot maintenance and charging.
  • Report on training activities and target usage.
  • Coordinate with Marathon staff to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
  • Educate military personnel on the targets capabilities and limitations.

Skills/Attributes

This role does not require any specific technical expertise. However understanding firearms training from a military perspective or Law Enforcement will help in translating the instructors intent into live fire scenarios for the robots. A technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential. We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.

  • Candidates should have prior service with the US DoD/military or Law Enforcement
  • Confidence operating computers
  • Experience in CQB or CQB training or MOUT operations is a bonus
  • A high mechanical aptitude and some basic experience with electrical debugging
  • Ability to work in the field and a willingness to get hands dirty
  • Must be able to move around on large training ranges for long durations in full kit.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • High Motivation - a go getter!
  • Ability to work effectively without supervision
  • Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans and accommodate last minute requests
  • A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night as needed
  • Ability to be obtain a strict background check on a government and /or law enforcement facilities
  • Hold a valid drivers license
  • Able to pass a DOT CDL Physical Exam.
  • Able to pass a background check
  • Have a mature business like demeanor and the ability to perceive use understand manage and handle emotions
  • Demonstrate flexibility and maintain composure and professionalism when timelines are tight and plans are constantly changing
  • Communicate capabilities of the training system to customers in a direct businesslike manner.
  • Able to support/work in an intense/dynamic live fire environment. Not just standing behind a firing line.
  • Ability to travel interstate
  • Present a professional appearance at all times
  • Ability to travel on short notice
  • Able to maintain OPSEC within Marathon Targets
  • Be able to read a room and step away when certain conversations start

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift/carry up to 75lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to move with a sense of urgency during tactical scenarios
  • Ability to work outside
  • Keeping pace with customers in a physical demanding environment if needed

Training

The chosen candidate will undergo hands-on training alongside a Marathon Staff. Once the candidate is deemed competent they will begin to run operations independently.

Terms

This position is Full-time


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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Marathon designs, manufactures, and operates autonomous robotic target systems to provide the most realistic live fire training in the world.

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