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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** The Bridge Ltd
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Software Coding, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9081845/forward-deployed-engineer

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in software engineering or technical deployment roles
 * Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
 * Ability to work on-site with government users, including classified or secure environments
 * Creative problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about national security
 * Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset

Bonus Points For

 * Experience deploying or supporting mission-critical software in field or tactical settings
 * Familiarity with government/defense platforms (Palantir, TAK, AWS GovCloud, etc.)
 * Prior consulting, technical customer success, or rapid prototyping experience

Security Clearance

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance: active TS/SCI clearance.

## Description

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Bridge Defense, you will bridge the gap between mission users and modern technology. You'll work on-site with government and defense customers to deploy, customize, and support advanced software platforms; directly shaping solutions that solve the hardest national security problems.

What You'll Do

 * Rapidly deploy, integrate, and support software in secure/field environments, collaborating closely with operators and mission users
 * Translate real-world requirements into technical solutions and prototypes
 * Build and automate data pipelines, integrations, and custom applications to meet evolving customer needs
 * Serve as a trusted technical advisor and hands-on engineer for customer teams
 * Troubleshoot issues and iterate quickly to ensure mission success


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