Forward Deployed Engineer

We are looking for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) located near Baltimore, MD or Herndon, VA who want to solve real operational problems alongside mission teams. In this role you will work directly with operators, analysts, and engineers to deploy and build systems that are used every day in mission environments. This is not a traditional engineering role. You will operate close to the mission, often inside classified environments, working through ambiguity and building solutions that have an

Strong engineering ability (Go, Python, TypeScript, or similar); Comfort working across the full stack from infrastructure to applications; Ability to solve open-ended technical problems; Strong communication skills with both engineers and operators; Willingness to travel approximately one week per month. Nice to have: experience with DoD, IC, or national security organizations; deploying systems in secure or classified environments; familiarity with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and APIs;