Forward Deployed Engineer

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Job Description

Hiring Remote Forward Deployed Engineers across three startup clients... Travel of 30-60% during work weeks required across all three as all three are heavy on customer-facing deployments and integrations, in addition to core product development.


Series C, AI-Native Intelligence/Counter-intelligence Platform - Security Clearance Required

  • 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer including familiarity with relational databases (like Postgres), caching technologies (like Redis), object storage systems (like S3), and modern front-end frameworks (like React)
  • Experience developing and deploying software compliant with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Experience interfacing with government owned IT systems (for example, data platforms, IdAM providers, SIEM, CDSs, etc)
  • Experience working with government IT and program offices to scope technical requirements, architecture, and integrations
  • Experience working with end users to scope mission requirements, conduct user testing, and gain product feedback
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Must hold an active U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI Eligibility


Series A, Drone Technology - Clearance Eligibility required (must be US Cit)

New grads w/ prestigious education + internships welcome!

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated ability
  • Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, C/C++, Golang, or Java)
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: NAT, DNS/mDNS, UDP/TCP protocols, multicast, and firewall configuration
  • Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
  • Proven debugging skills across complex software systems -- you know how to read logs, use debuggers, and trace issues systematically
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with U.S. government and military customers and internal engineering teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel 60% of the time, both domestically and internationally, including to remote or restricted-access locations
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred but not required.


Seed, AI-Native Supply Chain Logistics - Data Science focus - Security Clearance Required

  • Track record of success in a hybrid customer-facing engineering role, comfortable wearing multiple hats
  • Prior hands-on technical experience working with clients in pre- or post-sales, implementation, or program delivery contexts
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar modern languages
  • Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both senior executives and front-line engineers
  • High comfort level operating across internal and external organizations in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and the ability to operate with high velocity
  • Hold an active clearance or eligible to to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time


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