Forward Deployed Engineer, Mission Autonomy
Core
Deploying, supporting, and maintaining Mission Autonomy systems (hardware, software, networking) for military defense projects in unstructured field environments.
Role type
Senior IC Forward Deployed Engineer (Technical Operations)
Builds
Mission Autonomy systems powered by Lattice OS for military defense
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, hardware/software integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Linux system administration, containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker), hardware assembly and repair, low/high-voltage electrical component management, incident response root-cause analysis, operational planning, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
IP networking fundamentals, Linux command line proficiency, prior military or overseas contracting experience
Technologies
Kubernetes, Docker, Linux
Responsibilities
Execute technical operations and field maintenance for defense projects; provide end-to-end support including hardware setup and software configuration; troubleshoot complex hardware/software/networking issues in the field; communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams; support development of operational and logistical plans; pre-configure systems for customer infrastructure integration; conduct incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) and post-incident reviews; maintain up-to-date documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
