THE COMPANY

Marathon Targets designs, manufactures, and operates autonomous robotic target systems to provide the most realistic live-fire training in the world. The targets address a fundamental training gap: the first time shooters fire live ammunition at a realistic moving target is in a firefight.
Marathon is an international company with subsidiaries worldwide. The European operational headquarters is located in Frankfurt, Germany.

REQUIREMENTS

• The following skills/attributes are required:
• 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 your 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.
• The following skills/attributes are desirable:
• Location close to our service location in Frankfurt. Alternatively, willingness to spend at least one week per month at our head office - in addition to other travel.
• Prior military or law enforcement service
• 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 position will be full time.
• You will work in a small, dynamic team.
• Candidates located anywhere in Germany and surrounding countries are encouraged to apply.
• There are opportunities to work and interact with other Marathon entities around the world.
  We are a growing worldwide 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 and background fit the position description above.
  Applications should be sent to job1035@marathon-targets.com

The role involves providing technical support to customers and supporting sales activities in Europe, with a focus on Germany and neighbouring countries.

Primary tasks include:

• 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 in Australia to facilitate improvements based on actual usage.
• Visiting customer sites to conduct maintenance/repair as well as training courses for system operation and maintenance.
• Supporting the Marathon service location in Frankfurt, Germany.
• Business development and sales activities:
• Product demonstrations and trade fair visits.
• Eliciting customer requirements.