About Marathon
Marathon Targets designs, manufactures, and operates autonomous robotic target systems to provide the most realistic live fire training in the world. The robots address a fundamental training gap: the first time shooters fire live ammunition at a realistic moving target is in a firefight.
Marathon is the market leader in robotic targetry and is dedicated to providing the most realistic training possible to help the military be best prepared for future operations.
Marathon is a relatively small dynamic company with a tight knit group of employees who take pride in their ability to have an immediate impact on increasing warfighter performance.
Open Positions
Field Service Representative in Virginia, USA
Locations:
- Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, USA
Job Overview
The role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.
Primary tasks include:
- Setup in preparation for training:
- Discussing training with instructors, translating trainers’ intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
- Moving targets to the training location.
- Range setup: setting up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris.
- Operation of the robots during training:
- Running the targets and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
- Adapting the targets’ behaviour on-the-spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
- Post-training activities:
- Target maintenance and charging.
- Reporting on training activities and target usage.
- Liaising with Marathon head office to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
- Other:
- Educating military personnel on the targets’ capabilities and limitations.
Prior Experience
This role does not require any specific technical expertise, however a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential.
We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.
Desired Skills
The following skills/attributes are desirable:
- Prior service within the US DoD, preferably Marine Corps.
- Confidence operating computers.
- 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 physically able to move around on large training ranges for long durations.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- High motivation — a go getter!
- Ability to work effectively without supervision.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans.
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel interstate.
Training
The chosen candidate will undergo hands-on training alongside a Marathon Field Service Representative. Once the candidate is deemed competent, they will begin to run operations independently.
Terms
The positions will be full time.
We are a growing company which is changing the way people train. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and initiative to be part of the team.
Please submit your CV with a description of how your skills fit the position description above. Applications should be sent to job1022@marathon-targets.com.
Field Service Representative in North Carolina, USA
Locations:
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA
Job Overview
The role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.
Primary tasks include:
- Setup in preparation for training:
- Discussing training with instructors, translating trainers’ intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
- Moving targets to the training location.
- Range setup: setting up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris.
- Operation of the robots during training:
- Running the targets and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
- Adapting the targets’ behaviour on-the-spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
- Post-training activities:
- Target maintenance and charging.
- Reporting on training activities and target usage.
- Liaising with Marathon head office to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
- Other:
- Educating military personnel on the targets’ capabilities and limitations.
Prior Experience
This role does not require any specific technical expertise, however a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential.
We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.
For this role we are looking for people with prior experience in Special Operations Forces.
Desired Skills
The following skills/attributes are desirable:
- Confidence operating computers.
- 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 physically able to move around on large training ranges for long durations.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- High motivation — a go getter!
- Ability to work effectively without supervision.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans.
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel interstate.
Training
The chosen candidate will undergo hands-on training alongside a Marathon Field Service Representative. Once the candidate is deemed competent, they will begin to run operations independently.
Terms
The positions will be full time.
We are a growing company which is changing the way people train. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and initiative to be part of the team.
Please submit your CV with a description of how your skills fit the position description above. Applications should be sent to job1027@marathon-targets.com.
Field Service Representative in California, USA
Locations:
- Camp Pendleton, California, USA
- 29 Palms, California, USA
Job Overview
The role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.
Primary tasks include:
- Setup in preparation for training:
- Discussing training with instructors, translating trainers’ intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
- Moving targets to the training location.
- Range setup: setting up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris.
- Operation of the robots during training:
- Running the targets and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
- Adapting the targets’ behaviour on-the-spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
- Post-training activities:
- Target maintenance and charging.
- Reporting on training activities and target usage.
- Liaising with Marathon head office to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
- Other:
- Educating military personnel on the targets’ capabilities and limitations.
Prior Experience
This role does not require any specific technical expertise, however a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential.
We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.
Desired Skills
The following skills/attributes are desirable:
- Prior service within the US DoD, preferably Marine Corps.
- Confidence operating computers.
- 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 physically able to move around on large training ranges for long durations.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- High motivation — a go getter!
- Ability to work effectively without supervision.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans.
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel interstate.
Training
The chosen candidate will undergo hands-on training alongside a Marathon Field Service Representative. Once the candidate is deemed competent, they will begin to run operations independently.
Terms
The positions will be full time.
We are a growing company which is changing the way people train. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and initiative to be part of the team.
Please submit your CV with a description of how your skills fit the position description above. Applications should be sent to:
- For Camp Pendleton: job1023@wpmarathon
- For 29 Palms: job1029@marathon-targets.com
Field Service Representative in Hawaii, USA
Locations:
- O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
Job Overview
The role involves operating and maintaining the robotic targets in support of training.
Primary tasks include:
- Setup in preparation for training:
- Discussing training with instructors, translating trainers’ intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
- Moving targets to the training location.
- Range setup: setting up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris.
- Operation of the robots during training:
- Running the targets and monitoring their state through the robot-control software.
- Adapting the targets’ behaviour on-the-spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
- Post-training activities:
- Target maintenance and charging.
- Reporting on training activities and target usage.
- Liaising with Marathon head office to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
- Other:
- Educating military personnel on the targets’ capabilities and limitations.
Prior Experience
This role does not require any specific technical expertise, however a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential.
We will provide training in the particulars of operation/maintenance of the system.
Desired Skills
The following skills/attributes are desirable:
- Prior service within the US DoD, preferably Marine Corps.
- Confidence operating computers.
- 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 physically able to move around on large training ranges for long durations.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- High motivation — a go getter!
- Ability to work effectively without supervision.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans.
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel interstate.
Training
The chosen candidate will undergo hands-on training alongside a Marathon Field Service Representative. Once the candidate is deemed competent, they will begin to run operations independently.
Terms
The positions will be full time.
We are a growing company which is changing the way people train. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and initiative to be part of the team.
Please submit your CV with a description of how your skills fit the position description above. Applications should be sent to job1028@marathon-targets.com.
Field Service Representative in Germany
Job Overview
The role involves providing technical support to customers and conducting sales activities in Europe, with a focus on Germany.
Primary Tasks
Operating and maintaining the Marathon system as part of the Marathon rental service. This includes:
- Setup in preparation for training:
- Transporting the equipment to customer sites around Europe.
- Discussing training with instructors, translating trainers’ intent into software scenarios which the robots can execute.
- Range setup: setting up communications equipment, surveying the range, clearing robot running areas of large debris
- Operation of the robots during training:
- Running training scenarios and monitoring targets’ state through the robot-control software.
- Adapting the targets’ behaviour on-the-spot according to progress of trainees and real-time directions from instructors.
- Post-training activities:
- Target maintenance and charging.
- Reporting on training activities and target usage.
- Liaising with Marathon head office to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
Visiting customer sites to conduct maintenance/repair as well as training courses for system operation and maintenance.
Maintaining the Marathon service location in Germany.
Business development and sales activities:
- Product demonstrations and trade fair visits.
- Eliciting customer requirements and drafting sales quotations.
Requirements
The following skills/attributes are desirable:
- Prior military or law enforcement service.
- Confidence operating computers.
- 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 physically able to move around on large training ranges for long durations.
- Ability to work effectively without supervision.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and changing plans.
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours and at night.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
Language skills:
- English: very good skills expected
- German: desirable but not required
This role does not require a specific technical degree or expertise. However, a technical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot is essential. We will provide training in the particulars of operation & maintenance of the system
Terms
The positions will be full time.
We are a growing company which is changing the way people train. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and initiative to be part of the team.
Please submit your CV with a description of how your skills fit the position description above.
Applications should be sent to job1026@marathon-targets.com.