Forward Deployed Engineer

Strativ Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group in London is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our engineering team. You will be the technical face of the software in the field, working closely with customers to understand requirements, supporting deployment and ensuring smooth integration.

You’ll also collaborate with internal engineering teams to build and test new capabilities. You will deploy on site with customers (around 30% travel), become an expert in the enterprise software stack, train and support customers,

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in aerospace, autonomy or robotics.
• Background as a solutions, application or sales engineer.
• Experience in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Advanced degree in robotics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deploying on site with customers (around 30% travel).
• Becoming an expert in the enterprise software stack and its modules.
• Training and supporting customers, and debugging software and API integration issues.
• Building applications with the software development kit.
• Supporting the sales team with demos, conferences and immersions.
• Helping with post-sales deployment and integration.
• Creating technical documentation and training materials.
• Feeding customer insight back to product engineering.

Skills

Software engineering

C++ proficiency

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Aerospace/autonomy/robotics

Solutions/sales engineer

Startup-like environment

Advanced robotics degree

Education

Advanced degree in robotics

Job description

Strativ are working with a well-funded, fast-growing technology company that builds intelligent systems for demanding, safety-critical environments and we are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to join their engineering team in London.

The role

You will be the technical face of the software in the field: working closely with customers to understand their requirements, supporting deployment and making sure integration goes smoothly. You’ll also work with engineering teams to build and test new capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Deploying on site with customers (around 30% travel)
• Becoming an expert in the enterprise software stack and its modules
• Training and supporting customers, and debugging software and API integration issues
• Building applications with the software development kit
• Supporting the sales team with demos, conferences and immersions
• Helping with post-sales deployment and integration
• Creating technical documentation and training materials
• Feeding customer insight back to product engineering

Skills Required:

• Strong software engineering background
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in aerospace, autonomy or robotics
• Background as a solutions, application or sales engineer
• Experience in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Advanced degree in robotics or a related field

The Package

A comprehensive total rewards package aligned to the London office. Happy to share more detail in a conversation.