Forward Deployed Engineer — U.S. Citizenship Required | 50–75% Travel

This role embeds directly with U.S. military and government customers to own the technical success of command-and-control (C2) systems in live operational environments. You'll be equal parts software engineer and field operator, writing production code, debugging distributed systems under pressure, and deploying software in high-stakes settings. You'll work alongside drone operators during live missions and bring field insights back to the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate C2 software on-site with military operators across domestic and international locations (50–75% travel to coastal and water-adjacent sites)
• Perform break-fix troubleshooting and rapid code development in the field by gathering requirements directly from operators and delivering same-day solutions
• Work alongside drone operators during live missions, supporting autonomous systems operating in the air, on land, or on water
• Bring field insights back to the engineering team to improve the product
• Operate independently in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments, including software development, hardware integration, and field support as needed

Requirements

• 1–7 years of experience in full-stack software engineering and/or Forward Deployed Engineering
• Strong experience with Golang and React
• Experience with Python, C/C++, and Java
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• Strong system design and distributed systems architecture skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or another technical field
• High degree of ownership and ability to thrive in ambiguous environments
• Willingness to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

• Salary: $180,000–$240,000
• Equity: Competitive