Field Engineering Manager
Core
Lead the Field Engineering function to deploy, scale, and support mission-critical AI software (Frontline Perception System) in customer-owned tactical edge and hybrid environments for U.S. national security missions.
Role type
Senior IC manager (player-coach) leading field integrations and deployment infrastructure
Builds
Secure software delivery pipelines, field engineering tooling, and standardized deployment workflows for tactical edge systems
Domain
National security / Defense / Edge computing / AI mission systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Linux systems administration, networking, containerized deployment (Docker), scripting (Python, Bash), infrastructure-as-code, automation, operational reliability, team leadership, technical strategy
Preferred skills
Terraform, Helm, DevSecOps, AI/ML platforms, edge computing, DoD/Intelligence Community software support, security accreditation (RMF, ATO, IATT)
Technologies
Python, Bash, Docker, Linux, Terraform, Helm
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of field engineers; Define and standardize deployment workflows and integration playbooks; Lead the implementation of field engineering tooling and automation; Oversee provisioning of FPS deployments in customer-owned tactical edge systems; Partner with Security and Product to align with government compliance; Conduct post-deployment reviews and maintain operational readiness metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
