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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Spaice
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Middleware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/forward-deployed-engineer/49525855

## About the Role

Configure and validate systems on embedded computers and edge AI hardware, support flight and field trials, analyse system behaviour, and resolve technical problems under real operational constraints. What we are looking for M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Strong C++ and Python skills. Experience integrating and deploying complex software systems. Broad knowledge of Linux, networking, embedded systems, robotics, or hardware integration. Ability to debug across software, operating systems, sensors, networks, and hardware. Experience with simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or field trials. Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. Willingness to travel to customer and test sites. Perks & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience and impact. Equity options - you will join us at the ground
floor and share in the upside. Well-being perks - access to premium gyms, climbing centers, and wellness programs. Team retreats & offsites - recent adventures include a half-marathon in Formentera and a Los Angeles retreat during Oscars weekend. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

directly with defence, aerospace, and government stakeholders. What you might work on Space & defence missions. Deploy and operationalise SPAICE technology with defence organisations, aerospace companies, government customers, and platform manufacturers, from customer integration facilities to live operational environments. End-to-end system integration. Integrate SPAICE's perception, navigation, and autonomy software with drones, satellites, robotic platforms, flight computers, sensors, autopilots, communication systems, and customer-built infrastructure. Software and systems engineering. Develop production-quality software, configure Linux-based systems, build deployment tooling, and troubleshoot issues across applications, operating systems, networks, and hardware interfaces. Customer platform integration. Bridge customer-built systems and SPAICE's products through APIs, middleware, communication protocols, data pipelines, and custom software components. Deployment and field testing.