Quindar
Aerospace
ForwardDeployedProductEngineer
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“Forward Deployed Product Engineer at Quindar. Skills: Customer-facing roles, Production software support, AI leverage. Configure and deploy software. Ensure reliability and performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ship faster with AI; Build better with AI; Shape next generation products
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Troubleshooting
Travel to customer sites, Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI), ITAR requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field, 3+ years of experience in software engineering, Experience in customer-facing roles, Proven track record of building, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments, Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI)
Nice to Have
TypeScript, Java, or similar proficiency, Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
What You'll Do.
Configure and deploy software
Ensure reliability and performance
Troubleshoot issues across backend APIs
Troubleshoot issues across cloud infrastructure
Troubleshoot issues across databases
Troubleshoot issues across the frontend
Travel to customer sites
Embed with operations teams
Build trusted technical relationships
Iterate quickly with live customer data
Iterate with direct feedback
Act as voice of the customer
Translate field insights into roadmap priorities
Translate field insights into solutions
Translate field insights into integrations
Partner with Product & Engineering
Turn prototypes into production code
Develop playbooks for repeatable integrations
Maintain clear documentation
Maintain training resources
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product discussions; Product & Engineering teams
Communication Scope
Customer feedback; Technical relationships
Process & Methodology
Roadmap priorities
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Our customers run satellite missions on our software. Failure isn't an option. As a Forward Deployed Product Engineer, you make sure our software holds up at the edge, where it matters most. You'll also spot what's missing, what could be simpler, and what should exist but doesn't yet, then turn those observations into product direction. This is a product role as much as an engineering one. You'll work in the field, in ops centers, and alongside customers. You're a generalist who moves across the full stack, from infrastructure to frontend, and you use AI as leverage to ship faster. At Quindar, we believe the future belongs to engineers who use AI to move faster, build better, and shape the next generation of our products KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Configure and deploy our software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance across complex workflows. - Troubleshoot issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and the frontend. - Travel to customer sites and embed with operations teams, building trusted technical relationships. - Prototype products and iterate quickly with live customer data and direct feedback. - Act as the voice of the customer in product discussions, translating field insights into roadmap priorities, solutions, and integrations. - Partner with Product & Engineering to turn successful prototypes into production code. - Develop playbooks for repeatable integrations and maintain clear documentation and training resources. QUALIFICATIONS - Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field. - Experience: - 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on customer-facing roles. - Proven track record of building, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments. - Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Python; experience with TypeScript, Java, or similar is a plus. - Experience building software with AI tools such as Cu
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