ForwardDeployedEngineer

Forward Deployed Engineer Location: DC Metro Area Work Model: On-site with customer (50% travel) Compensation: $155,000–$225,000 base salary + 30% Bonus + Equity About the Client We are a defense technology company on a mission to modernize how the U. S. military makes acquisition decisions — replacing slow, manual processes with intelligent, software-driven solutions. Our core platform serves Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, Logistics, and Modernization teams with AI-powered applications and best-in-class data, enabling teams to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field critical capabilities. Across the national security community and every branch of the armed forces, our tools are trusted to drive faster, more informed acquisition decisions. About the Role We are looking for self-motivated, customer-obsessed software engineers to join our Forward Deployed Engineering team. In this role, you will be directly responsible for building differentiated, net-new capabilities — from zero to one — working side by side with customers in the field. You are driven by the urgency of meaningful problems and energized by the opportunity to build something from scratch. You take ownership seriously, value face-to-face collaboration with end users, and are constantly pushing the limits of what software can do. To excel here, you need to be a relentless problem solver with sharp judgment when it comes to balancing competing priorities and making smart tradeoffs. You thrive in ambiguous environments, prioritize outcomes over process, and stay flexible when circumstances change. Above all, you are focused on delivering real, measurable value to the people you serve. This is a full-time position based out of Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, or Remote. Up to 50% travel may be required. Responsibilities Conduct on-site customer visits to identify and deeply understand user pain points Contribute to the full software development lifecycle for new features and c