Forward Deployed Engineer – Clearance Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deploy, configure, integrate, and validate SPECTR within customer environments.

• Collaborate directly with DoD users to comprehend mission workflows, technical limitations, and operational challenges.

• Integrate SPECTR with client systems, APIs, databases, data sources, networks, and mission applications.

• Develop production-quality integrations, APIs, scripts, automation, and software capabilities to address field requirements.

• Diagnose issues across applications, databases, containers, cloud infrastructure, networking, and connected edge systems.

• Assist in technical demonstrations, pilots, field tests, and operational deployments.

• Collaborate with Field Product Leads to convert operational needs into technical solutions and Capability Requests.

• Engage with core engineering teams to transition valuable field-developed capabilities into the SPECTR product.

• Document configurations, technical solutions, and lessons learned to enhance the efficiency and repeatability of future deployments.

• Travel approximately 50–75% to DoD installations and other customer sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, solutions engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proficient in development languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.

• Experience in developing and integrating REST APIs and working with relational databases/SQL.

• Practical experience in deploying and troubleshooting production software.

• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS/AWS GovCloud.

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting distributed systems.

• Capable of interpreting ambiguous customer requirements and translating them into operational technical solutions.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and operational DoD stakeholders.

• Capacity to operate independently, resolve problems swiftly, and function effectively in field environments.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Willingness to travel 50–75%.

• Experience in delivering software or integrated systems in DoD settings.

• Familiarity with RFID, IoT, sensor systems, edge computing, or asset tracking.

• Experience with .NET/C#, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, or GitLab.

• Knowledge of RMF/ATO, IL5/IL6, or other DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience in deploying applications in disconnected, bandwidth-constrained, or edge environments.

• Proven track record of rapidly prototyping solutions in collaboration with customers.

• Possession of Security+, AWS, Kubernetes, or related certifications.

• Active Top Secret clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

• Travel opportunities to various locations.