Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

Our customers run satellite missions on our software, where failure is not an option. As a Forward Deployed Engineer you will ensure the product works reliably at the edge, gather field insights, and help shape product direction.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and deploy software in customer environments, guaranteeing performance across complex workflows.
• Troubleshoot backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend issues.
• Travel to customer sites, embed with operations teams, and build trusted technical relationships.
• Prototype products, iterate quickly with live data, and turn successful prototypes into production code.
• Act as the voice of the customer in product discussions and develop repeatable integration playbooks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience in customer‑facing, mission‑critical environments.
• Active US TS/SCI security clearance and ability to meet ITAR requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with TypeScript, Java, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Cursor, Amp, ChatGPT.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and databases.

What we offer

• Unlimited PTO plus 15 mandatory days off and US federal holidays.
• Quarterly health & wellness benefits and comprehensive family health insurance.
• 4% 401(k) matching.
• Annual company offsite at various US locations.