106 forward deployed engineer jobs at 54 companies in Dahlgren, VA

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Boston or New York City or Washington
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Pryzm
Pryzm: AI-powered platform for federal procurement and government contracting.
2+ YOE2+ years in software/forward deployed engineering; backend language (Python, Go, Java, or similar); experience deploying/integrating software; data handling and REST APIs; customer-facing work; eligible for on-site US work.
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$142k-$236k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ManTech
ManTech: Provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
7+ YOEHigh School/GED with 7+ years IT/security or technical deployment experience; strong Python and JavaScript coding skills; experience deploying LLM-powered systems, documentation, and security controls; active TS/SCI required (polygraphable).
Python, JavaScript, LLMs, RAG, Hybrid RAG, MCP, Spec Driven Development, Harness, AWS, Azure, Palatir, Databrinks, GRC
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Forward Deployed Engineer, Operations & Sustainment (R5497)
United States or San Diego or Washington
$150k-$230k/yr FieldFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent experience,5+ years field/forward-deployed engineering,proficiency in C++,Python,Bash,Linux,strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication,ability to travel ≥50%.
C++, Python, Bash, Linux, Hivemind Enterprise, Hivemind, GenAI
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Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$130k-$150k/yr FieldFull Time
Tomorrow.io
Tomorrow.io: Weather intelligence platform for operational resilience and decision-making.
4+ YOE4+ years solutions/field engineering experience, deploying SaaS/APIs in customer environments, strong API integration and troubleshooting skills, 50%+ travel, eligible for TS/SCI clearance.
Palantir Foundry, Gotham, AIP, APIs
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (D.C Area)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$185k-$260k/yr FieldFull Time
Legion Intelligence: Secure generative AI platform for defense and enterprise workflows.
4+ YOEUS citizen with TS/SCI clearance,4+ years forward-deployed or solution engineering experience,proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript,full-stack/app prototyping,enterprise integrations,autonomous operator.
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Microsoft O365, Palantir Foundry, Databricks, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Node.js, Next.js, React, n8n
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Reston, Virginia, United States
$125k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Neuroscale
Neuroscale: AI-powered platform for recruiting and workforce intelligence.
5+ YOE5+ years in software/solution engineering; strong Python/TypeScript/JavaScript; REST, cloud services; AI/ML knowledge; enterprise IT/security collaboration; travel willingness.
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, REST APIs, Webhooks, OAuth, SSO/SAML, AWS, Azure, GCP, LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering, workflow orchestration, authentication, logging, data privacy, data residency
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington or Maryland or Virginia
$143k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Istari Digital: Provides digital engineering software for aerospace and defense industries.
Experienced software engineer to embed with customers, build integrations for CAD/CFD/FEM pipelines, work in U.S. defense/aerospace contexts, and translate field feedback to product.
CAD, CFD, FEM, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
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Forward Deployed Engineer
United States or McLean
RemoteFull Time
BigBear.ai
BigBear.aiNYSE: BBAI: Provides AI-powered decision intelligence software for national security.
5+ YOEActive Secret clearance, bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent, 5+ years data/platform engineering experience, Palantir Foundry experience preferred, proficiency in Python and SQL, strong communication.
Palantir Foundry, Vantage, Foundry Workshop, Python, SQL, CI/CD, DevSecOps
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington or London or San Francisco
$110k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Antithesis
Antithesis: Autonomous software testing platform for deterministic bug detection.
Experience building or operating systems software; customer-facing engineering experience; ability to read, instrument, test, and debug unfamiliar codebases; strong communication; willing to work in-office five days/week and travel occasionally.
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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Remote
Eden Prairie or Minneapolis or Washington or United States
$203k-$348k/yr RemoteFull Time
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth GroupNYSE: UNH: Provides health insurance and technology-enabled health care services.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering/Data Science; 10+ years software engineering; 9+ years consulting/advisory experience; experience building and deploying AI/ML (LLMs), cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), stakeholder management, and strong communication.
LLMs, CodeX, Claude, Azure, AWS, GCP, APIs
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
FieldFull Time
Aslan
Aslan: Builds autonomous AI agents for national security and defense.
3+ YOE3+ years shipping production software; full-stack generalist; working knowledge of AI/ML and agent systems; self-directed and able to work embedded with customers.
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Forward Deployed Engineer
San Francisco or Austin or Dallas or Washington or Virginia
$75k-$125k/yr FieldFull Time
Ironsite
Ironsite: AI-powered wearable cameras for construction safety and productivity.
1+ YOE1–5 years construction field experience, valid driver's license, frequent nationwide travel, strong communication and autonomy, comfort working outdoors/at height, OSHA preferred, hardware/IT familiarity and basic data skills preferred.
Starlink, SQL
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$100k-$130k/yr FieldFull Time
goTenna
goTenna: Develops off-grid mesh networking communication hardware and software.
6+ YOE6+ years professional experience preferred, hands-on digital technology background, CRM/ticketing experience (Salesforce or Jira), ability to lift 30 lbs, US citizen or green card required; up to 50% travel.
Salesforce, Jira
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington or Ketchum or Orlando or Maryland or Palo Alto or Boston or West Virginia
$135k-$165k/yr RemoteFull Time
PBA Group
PBA Group: Designs and manufactures industrial robotics and precision motion systems.
Strong technical foundation in hardware and software; hands-on vehicle maintenance; CLI, log analysis, networking troubleshooting; travel ~75%; able to debug deployments without production code; mission-focused with end users; proactive problem-solving in ambiguous environments.
CLI, log analysis, networking, communications, operator-control systems, hardware, autonomy software
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
$170k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwood Space
Northwood Space: Manufacturing ground stations and providing satellite communication infrastructure.
7+ YOE7+ years in customer-facing technical roles, Bachelor's in relevant field or equivalent, experience with mission systems/ground systems/networking, ability to obtain Top Secret/TS/SCI clearance, willing to travel up to 30%.
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington, DC or Raleigh or Durham or Chapel Hill or Denver or Colorado Springs or Dallas or Fort Worth
$105k-$141k/yr RemoteFull Time
Second Front Systems
Second Front Systems: Secure cloud hosting and automated compliance for government software.
3+ YOEDoD TS/SCI eligibility required, U.S. citizenship, reside near approved hubs; 3+ years in systems deployment/operations in regulated environments; Linux, Kubernetes, Helm, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, CI/CD, automation (Go/Rust/Python/Bash), and client-facing troubleshooting experience.
Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, Go, Rust, Python, Bash, Prometheus, Grafana, Talos Linux, Docker, Istio, Git, GitLab, Terraform, FedRAMP, NIST
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$145k-$250k/yr HybridFull Time
LMI
LMI: Provides management consulting and digital solutions to government agencies.
U.S. citizen able to obtain security clearance; advanced Python, PostgreSQL, LLM/NLP, MEAN/TypeScript/Angular, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, AWS GovCloud experience; strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Python, PostgreSQL, LLMs, NLP, MEAN Stack, TypeScript, Angular, Docker, GitLab, CI/CD, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift, MCP Server, Unix/Linux, APIs
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AI Forward Deployed Engineer
Palo Alto or Atlanta or Washington or United States
$160k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Quantifind
Quantifind: AI-driven platform for financial risk and fraud detection.
4+ YOEUS citizen with 4+ years experience; strong Python/Scala/Java/R skills; AWS (ECS, RDS, S3, Cognito, Bedrock); Terraform/CloudFormation; Docker/EKS/Kubernetes; CI/CD; familiarity with FedRAMP/NIST/DoD standards; forward-deployed client experience; AI coding tools experience.
Claude Code, GPT/Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, Python, Scala, Java, R, AWS, ECS, RDS, S3, Cognito, Bedrock, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, EKS, Kubernetes, CI/CD
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Forward Deployed Engineer - Eudia for Government
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$160k-$200k/yr RemoteFull Time
Eudia
Eudia: AI-powered software platform for corporate legal workflow and automation.
Customer-facing engineering experience deploying scalable AI solutions, bachelor\u0002s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent, strong communication and ownership mindset; familiarity with government procurement and compliance preferred.
FAR, DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, NIST 800-171
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Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
FieldFull Time
Lumbra
Lumbra: Building AI orchestration frameworks for secure intelligence environments.
6+ YOE6+ years software engineering with forward-deployed/customer-facing experience, strong Python, Kubernetes, TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, ability to operate agentic AI and travel on-site 80–100%.
Python, Kubernetes, Temporal, JWICS