Forward Deployed Engineer/Deployment Strategist (Defense/DoD/Edge AI)- Remote with travel

Forward Deployed Engineer / Deployment Strategist (Defense AI & Mission Operations), Remote US with travel, Between $170-200,000 base + equity

Forward Deployed Engineer sought for a well-funded, highly successful defense AI scaleup bringing state-of-the-art AI to the tactical edge. They are a talented team of engineers and operators who bridge the gap between core R&D and mission-critical customer deployments in aviation, maritime, and tactical edge environments.

The company is developing advanced AI systems that operate directly at the edge, bringing high-performance intelligence into demanding real-world environments without relying on constant cloud connectivity. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will serve as a field “CTO” and operational strategist for key defense engagements - working at the intersection of military operators, engineers, and decision-makers to move AI out of the lab and into live production where reliability and mission impact actually matter.

We are looking for technical military technologists or FDE/Deployment backgrounds who thrive under uncertainty and understand how to translate messy operational constraints into functional technical solutions. You bring a blend of defense domain fluency, customer-facing leadership, and hands-on technical capability (such as Python, data modeling, or cloud/AI integration).

The ideal candidates will bring experience across one or more of the following areas:

• Translating complex military operations, planning, and tactical workflows into deployed software and AI capabilities;
• Leading on-site deployments, field validation, and customer engagements across joint-force, maritime, aviation, or special operations environments;
• Partnering with program offices, PEOs, and military end-users to scope technical requirements, run user testing, and drive rapid prototyping;
• Hands-on technical execution involving Python, data analysis, API integration, or operational workflow automation;
• Working within secure, air-gapped, or classified government architectures and navigating defense compliance frameworks (e.g., DoD RMF);
• Prior experience in elite defense-tech deployment, national security acquisitions, or operational leadership, defense scaleups, or active duty/reserve military engineering & operations backgrounds).

Clearance Requirement: Due to federal security standards, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Key Skills Forward Deployed Engineer, Deployment Strategist, Defense Tech, Military Operations, Tactical Edge, National Security, Systems Integration, AI/ML Deployment, Python, Data Modeling, Operational Planning, Program Management, PEO, SOCOM, Defense Acquisition, RMF, Air-Gapped Systems, Customer Engineering, Field Operations

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