FDE- LA
Core
Forward Deployed Engineer acting as a technical bridge between core engineering and end-users, developing, integrating, and optimizing hardware/software solutions for national and international security challenges.
Role type
Senior IC systems/software engineer (defense robotics) (via careerplan.io/jobs/2A-007-5A-27F-fde-la-at-kela-technologies)
Builds
Kela systems for end-users in tactical edge environments
Domain
Defense, aerospace, high-performance robotics
Required skills
systems engineering, field robotics, edge compute configuration, hardware/software debugging, project planning, resource allocation, technical narrative management
Preferred skills
active security clearance, ordnance/UAV/EOD/fire control background, Kubernetes microservices, dual-use technologies, rapid prototyping
Technologies
Notion, Slack, configuration management tools, Kubernetes, custom API gateways
Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with end users to understand mission challenges and shape products; Own the development and fielding of Kela systems; Drive technical outcomes through operational learnings and data; Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans and oversee resources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
