Equipping defense and industrial workforces with advanced AI and robotics for critical missions.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Washington DCHybrid$165K - $220K3 - 5 years
You are the engineer who thrives in the field, translating complex battlefield requirements into immediate technical solutions for the Department of War. This role demands deep fluency in systems programming to bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and ruggedized hardware operating in austere environments. You will deploy alongside warfighters to troubleshoot, iterate, and ensure mission success where failure is not an option.

What they're looking for

  • 3 to 5 years of professional experience developing production software in C++, Rust, or Python.
  • Proven ability to debug and optimize low-latency systems on embedded or edge hardware.
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work on-site within secure government facilities in the DC metro area.
  • Strong communication skills capable of explaining technical constraints to non-technical military personnel.
  • Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense sector work.

Tech stack

JavaPythonCC++Rust

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