Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Tactical Edge
Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Tactical Edge
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$ 135000 - 200000
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Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Tactical Edge / Delta)
About the Job
Were seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a small autonomous team working on mission-critical deployments at the tactical edge.
This is a highly hands-on customer-facing engineering role where youll design deploy and operate advanced systems in challenging environmentsoften with compact on-prem hardware and resource constraints.
This is a full-time on-site role based in Washington DC or New York NY with approximately 25% travel to customer sites.
Whats in it for you
- $135000 $200000 base salary (DOE)
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunities to work on high-impact mission-driven projects supporting national security
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes on-prem hardware and Palantirs core platforms
- Collaborative startup-like team structure with autonomy and responsibility from day one
What youll be doing:
- Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes customer-facing projects.
- Deploy Kubernetes platforms (vanilla K8s OpenShift Rancher) in air-gapped tactical edge environments.
- Operate and support systems at the edge: debugging networks and systems reviewing monitors/alerts load balancing orchestration and upgrades.
- Work hands-on with forward-deployed users to troubleshoot and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineers and mission partners to improve scalability reliability and security.
- Communicate technical tradeoffs and architecture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What youll need:
- Active US Security Clearance (Secret or TS required)
- 2 years engineering experience in Computer Science Mathematics Software Engineering or Physics
- At least 1 year deploying/debugging Kubernetes applications (DoD or cleared environments a plus)
- Strong Linux (CentOS RHEL) expertise
- Proficiency in one or more coding languages: Python Java C TypeScript/JavaScript or similar
- Experience with on-prem or small form-factor systems
- Ability to work on-site in DC or NYC with 25% travel
- Independence grit and adaptability to thrive in resource-constrained tactical environments
Ready to make an impact
Join a team where your work directly supports mission success at the tactical edge.
Apply today by clicking Apply For This Job or email Jenn at
Employment Type
Full Time
