Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer - Defence Tech

A well-funded, high-growth tech company building AI and software for autonomous systems, working at the intersection of engineering and real-world deployment.

What Will I Be Doing:

• Travel to customer sites (UK and globally) to understand user needs
• Deploy and integrate software into real-world environments
• Write code to connect data sources and solve customer-specific challenges
• Test and work with autonomous and robotic systems in the field
• Gather user feedback and iterate quickly on implementations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AI/ML, networking, robotics)
• Contribute to product improvements based on real-world usage

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong programming skills in either:
• Backend (C++, Java, Rust, Python), or
• Frontend (TypeScript/JavaScript, React or Angular)
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across a broad tech stack
• Willingness to travel and work on-site in varied environments

Additional requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo security clearance (SC+)
• Comfortable with primarily office-based work when not on-site

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £130,000 dependent on experience + meaningful equity
• 7% pension contribution, private health and dental insurance, free daily meals etc.

Apply now for immediate consideration!