Forward Deployed Engineer

Tagup

$130K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software implementation or project delivery in B2B settings.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python or JavaScript.
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure and modern data systems.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong ability to bridge technical and customer-oriented outcomes.
  • Effective communication across diverse teams.
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain primary technical relationship with defense clients.
  • Oversee multiple contract deployments to ensure success.
  • Create detailed deployment plans with defined tasks and timelines.
  • Communicate effectively about deployment strategies to all stakeholders.
  • Translate client needs into technical product requirements.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Option Plan offering part-ownership.
  • Comprehensive health insurance packages.
  • Access to a 401K retirement plan.
  • Team-oriented work culture with regular outings.
Full Job Description
We9re seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our growing team, where you9ll deliver cutting-edge AI/ML technology to defense sector clients. Our work directly supports critical operations, requiring precision, security, and flexibility.

In this role, you9ll oversee technical delivery from contract signing to deployment and ongoing use in operational environments. To succeed in this role, you9ll need strong presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work closely with defense clients in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical relationships with defense customers and serve as their primary point of contact
  • Manage multiple contracts and deployments concurrently to ensure mission success
  • Develop clear deployment plans with tasks, milestones, and resources
  • Communicate deployment strategies, deliverables, and timelines across internal and external teams
  • Translate customer needs into product requirements and align feature development with defense applications


Desired Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in software implementation, analytics deployment, or project delivery in B2B environments
  • Solid engineering background with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data structures, storage systems, and modern frameworks
  • Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and willingness to take a hands-on approach
  • Ability to translate technical decisions into meaningful outcomes for end users
  • Effective collaborator across technical and non-technical teams in dynamic environments
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support deployments and customer engagements


Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $160,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with our employees9 experience and qualifications. Our primary objective is to attract and retain top talent, and we firmly believe in compensating our employees fairly for their invaluable contributions.

As a rapidly expanding technology company, we extend part-ownership to all team members through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health insurance benefits, access to the company9s 401K plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings!

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