Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Forward-deployed technical expert supporting mission-critical production systems and troubleshooting complex issues for U.S. military and government agencies.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (defense tech)
Builds
Autonomous data fusion platforms, distributed data systems, and complex applications for federal clients
Domain
Defense technology, AI/ML, data systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Kubernetes debugging, CI/CD pipeline management, system-level troubleshooting, container orchestration, cloud-native architecture
Preferred skills
SCIF environment experience, INDOPACOM familiarity, Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD), OpenShift experience, DoD customer support background
Technologies
Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI/CD tools, containerization technologies
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical liaison between engineering teams and forward-deployed customers; Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level; Deploy and maintain containerized applications in Kubernetes environments; Provide expert-level support for CI/CD pipelines; Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks; Interface directly with customer stakeholders in secure environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC