Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to build, integrate, and deploy command-and-control (C2) software for autonomous systems. You’ll develop full-stack applications that bring together sensor data, robotics, and AI-assisted decision-making so operators can manage autonomous systems in real time.

This role is a fit for a frontend engineer who has built complex, interactive interfaces and enjoys taking features from the user interface through integration and production deployment.

Core Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software for monitoring and controlling autonomous systems.
• Develop interactive React and TypeScript interfaces that help operators interpret live data and manage system behavior.
• Integrate applications with sensor and data fusion services, AI decision-making systems, and robotic control software.
• Troubleshoot deployment, integration, security, and usability issues across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Partner with engineers and specialists across AI, robotics, systems engineering, hardware, and user experience to deliver integrated solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 2–6 years of professional software engineering experience, including building complex, interactive or real-time user interfaces that go beyond dashboards and internal consoles.
• 2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
• Experience with React and strong proficiency in at least one of JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust, or Java.
• Experience integrating APIs and working with CI, deployment automation, networking, security, authentication, and Linux.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field, or significant relevant work experience.
• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to travel 25–75%, depending on location and team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building interfaces for AI systems or generative models that use graphical, text, or voice interactions.
• Experience working with streaming or real-time data.
• Experience deploying and maintaining reliable production systems.
• Strong initiative and sound judgment when troubleshooting complex problems under pressure.