Virginia, IL · On-site
$190 - $220/hr
Forward Deployed Engineer - Defense Technology Location: Rosslyn, VA Employment Type: Full-time ... The company is not a traditional defense contractor . It is a small, fast-moving team that stays ...
Virginia, IL · On-site
$190 - $220/hr
Forward Deployed Engineer - Defense Technology Location: Rosslyn, VA Employment Type: Full-time ... The company is not a traditional defense contractor . It is a small, fast-moving team that stays ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
... contractor or the government themselves. FDEs are builders who also sit close to the customer ... deployed engineering experience, with a strong foundation in at least one backend language (Python ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Position Overview Forward Deployed Engineers at Bobyard work directly with our most strategic customers -- general contractors -- to solve critical problems end-to-end. You'll embed with customer ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Position Overview Forward Deployed Engineers at Bobyard work directly with our most strategic customers -- general contractors -- to solve critical problems end-to-end. You'll embed with customer ...
$100 - $120/hr
Overview Job Title: Sr Forward Deployed Engineer Location: Remote Job Type ... Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee) Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $100-120/hr 1099 / C2C ...
$100 - $120/hr
Overview Job Title: Sr Forward Deployed Engineer Location: Remote Job Type ... Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee) Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $100-120/hr 1099 / C2C ...
Boston, MA · Remote
$120K - $140K/yr
Experience operating in a contractor or embedded partner capacity. Scope note * This role is focused on embedded product thinking, forward-deployed execution, workflow design, launch support ...
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Boston, MA · Remote
$120K - $140K/yr
Experience operating in a contractor or embedded partner capacity. Scope note * This role is focused on embedded product thinking, forward-deployed execution, workflow design, launch support ...
Honolulu, HI · On-site
$190K - $205K/yr
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast-moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in ...
Honolulu, HI · On-site
$190K - $205K/yr
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast-moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in ...
Honolulu, HI · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast‑moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in ...
Honolulu, HI · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast‑moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast-moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in the ...
Austin, TX · On-site
We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast-moving team that combines deep ... About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in the ...
Design, build, test, and deploy custom machine learning algorithms and predictive models to address ... Contractor) Schedule: Flexible / Task-based Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a ...
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Design, build, test, and deploy custom machine learning algorithms and predictive models to address ... Contractor) Schedule: Flexible / Task-based Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a ...
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Tampa, FL · On-site
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Tampa, FL · On-site
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Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$17 - $22.50/hr
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Austin, TX · On-site
$148K - $200K/yr
The FDX is a construction operator who has become deeply AI-fluent, embedded with a general contractor's project teams to change how work gets done. You'll be part of a deployed team that operates ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$148K - $200K/yr
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EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Role Description: Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to embed with defense ...
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EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Role Description: Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to embed with defense ...
Manassas, VA · On-site
$140 - $210/hr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
Manassas, VA · On-site
$140 - $210/hr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
Forward Deployed Engineer - Clearance Required Job Locations US-DC-Washington, DC ID 2026-14368 ... The culture is more startup than traditional government contractor; we move fast, solve problems in ...
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Manassas, VA · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
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Manassas, VA · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
Manassas, VA · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
Manassas, VA · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments.
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A Deployed Contractor is a professional hired to work on-site in a specific location, often internationally or in remote areas, to support a company's operations or government contracts. These roles typically require specialized skills in areas such as security, logistics, IT, or engineering. Deployed Contractors may work under fixed-term contracts and often operate in challenging or high-risk environments. Responsibilities vary by industry but can include maintenance, consulting, training, or operational support.
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Posted 4 days ago
Location: Rosslyn, VA
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site; up to 40% travel required
Salary: $190K–$220K, based on experience and qualifications
Equity: Competitive equity
Experience: 4+ years
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret security clearance required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join an expanding team in the DC area. In this role, you'll take on a diverse set of challenges spanning full-stack development, networking, systems integration, and user-focused problem solving—always balancing speed, scalability, and sound engineering judgment.
You'll collaborate closely with Product Engineering and Design while working hand-in-hand with a customer-facing team to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower military logisticians. Engineers thrive on ownership and accountability, approaching every project with a practical, execution-oriented mindset.
You'll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects for military customers. The right candidate will consistently deliver reliable, timely, and high-quality outcomes while keeping the mission at the forefront of decision-making.
What You'll DoWork side-by-side with end users and stakeholders to understand their toughest challenges, then design and deliver software solutions that directly address those needs.
Take full ownership of features from concept to deployment, including prototyping, integrating with existing systems, and ensuring performance in demanding real-world environments.
Collaborate across engineering, product, design, and operations teams to build scalable systems, prioritize work, and drive complex projects to completion.
Continuously monitor and improve system reliability and performance by instrumenting code, analyzing metrics, diagnosing issues, and iterating on fixes.
Balance short-term urgency with long-term maintainability—making thoughtful trade-offs that keep solutions practical, effective, and mission-focused.
Travel to deploy, field-test, and support software systems, gathering feedback directly from users to ensure success in operational settings. Travel may be up to 40%.
4+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer in a customer-facing position, such as a Forward Deployed Engineer.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience deploying software on-site with a customer or in the field.
Strong coding ability, including the ability to succeed in LeetCode-style technical assessments.
Full-stack proficiency in Go, TypeScript/JavaScript, C++, or similar technologies.
Experience working at a startup or on a small team with significant ownership.
Willingness to work on-site in Rosslyn, VA.
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
Experience developing software in defense, aerospace, or another complex operational environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
This is a fast-growing defense technology company building mission-critical software for military logistics and sustainment. Founded in 2024, the company combines Silicon Valley software expertise with deep operational experience working in and with the Department of Defense to solve critical logistics challenges faced by the U.S. military and its allies.
The company's software provides military commanders with a modern, real-time view of logistics and sustainment operations, including inventory, distribution, operational planning, and resupply. Its technology is currently deployed across the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
The company is not a traditional defense contractor. It is a small, fast-moving team that stays close to users by embedding directly with military units during exercises and rotations and continuously shipping improvements based on feedback from the field.
The organization has approximately 65 employees, has grown rapidly, and has raised approximately $46M in funding, including a recent Series A. The culture is deeply collaborative, with engineers, product managers, and designers working fluidly across functions. The company values agency, speed, ownership, and staying close to its mission.
Tech StackJavaScript
TypeScript
Go
C
C++
