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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Revel LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Controller Development System (CoDeSys), Computer Programming, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Production Code, Twincat, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/forward-deployed-engineer-los-angeles-ca--5695ea48-f908-4ce9-a7cb-7203e11f4b44

## About the Role

Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Programming Languages, Manufacturing, Willing to Travel, Embedded Systems, Product Planning, Computer Programming, Business Strategy, Software Engineering, * 5+ years of post-college engineering experience; CS background preferred

 * Proficiency in C, C++, or Python; Rust is a strong plus
 * High-level system design understanding-how software, firmware, and hardware interact end-to-end
 * Comfort operating in hardware environments and communicating with hardware engineers as peers
 * Strong communicator who builds lasting trust with customer engineering teams and technical stakeholders
 * Comfortable troubleshooting complex problems quickly and confidently in real-world, ambiguous field environments
 * Willingness to travel and work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware teams
 * US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)

Bonus Points

 * Experience with DAQ systems, PLCs, control systems, NI software suite, TwinCAT, or CodeSys
 * Hands-on experience in embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar hardware domains
 * Prior FDE, field engineering, or applications engineering experience
 * Startup experience and passion for aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or robotics

## Description

* Write production-quality code and build custom dashboards alongside customer engineering teams
 * Own end-to-end deployment of Revel at customer sites-connecting to test stands, sensors, actuators, and existing infrastructure
 * Build and grow deep technical relationships with your customer portfolio, understanding their hardware, product goals, and expanding the Revel partnership over time
 * Translate field learnings into product feedback with our Head of Product.
 * Partner with internal software engineering teams to implement improvements from customer engagements.
 * Travel 30-50% to customer sites, primarily California with broader domestic and international travel