Forward Deployed Engineer

• Deploy, integrate, and support command-and-control (C2) software directly with U.S. military and government customers across domestic and international locations.
• Travel approximately 50-75% to customer sites, including coastal and maritime environments, to support testing, training, and operational deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve software and systems issues in the field, rapidly developing and deploying production-quality fixes when needed.
• Gather feedback and technical requirements directly from end users, translating operational needs into product improvements and new capabilities.
• Work alongside drone operators and mission teams during live operations involving autonomous systems across air, land, and maritime domains.
• Partner closely with the core engineering team, bringing field insights back into the product development process.
• Operate independently in dynamic environments, taking ownership of everything from software development and systems integration to hardware troubleshooting when required.

Our client is a defense robotics startup building next-generation command-and-control (C2) systems for autonomous platforms operating across air, land, and maritime environments. They are seeking Forward Deployed Engineers with 1-7 years of experience to work directly alongside U.S. military and government customers, ensuring mission success in real-world operational environments.

This is a highly technical, customer-facing engineering role that combines software development, systems integration, and field operations. You’ll deploy production software, troubleshoot complex distributed systems under real-world conditions, collaborate directly with military operators, and rapidly develop solutions that have an immediate impact on mission outcomes.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and want to see your code used in the field, this is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software, robotics, and national security., * 1-7 years of experience in software engineering, forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, or similar customer-facing technical roles.

• Strong full-stack development experience, with proficiency in Golang and React.
• Experience designing and building scalable distributed systems with solid software architecture fundamentals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or another technical discipline.

Ideal Background

Senior Candidates (5-7 years):

• Experience leading forward deployed engineering engagements or customer implementations.
• Proven ability to own customer relationships, lead deployments, and mentor junior engineers.

Early-Career Candidates (1-2 years):

• Exceptional technical aptitude demonstrated through top internships, rapid career progression, or experience as an early engineer at a high-growth startup.
• Evidence of outstanding technical achievement, such as competitive programming, hackathons, mathematics competitions, or attendance at a highly selective university.

What Makes You Successful

• High ownership and bias toward action.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and end users.
• Excited to work hands-on with software, hardware, and customers in mission-critical environments.

$200,000 - $250,000 a year - Full-time