Forward Deployed Engineer

FDE Times; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (25 days)

Lunch budget £19

PMI reimbursement

Life insurance

Pension 5% match

Learning & development budget

Fitness budget

Cycle to Work

Parental leave

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to operate at the intersection of advanced vehicle intelligence and real-world deployments. You will work with defence and government customers to deploy and integrate our platform in demanding environments, bridging cutting-edge software with hardware and OS layers to deliver mission-ready capabilities.

You will tackle complex engineering challenges, design scalable engagement approaches, and lead projects from start to finish while

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in relevant disciplines (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python
• Broad experience across software engineering, operating systems, and hardware integration

Responsibilities

• Work directly with defence and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments.
• Tackle software engineering, OS configuration, system deployment and hardware integration challenges.
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied solutions to deliver tangible value.
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution.
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities.

Skills

Engineering background

C++/Python

OS knowledge

Hardware integration

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

About The Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. You'll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers' real-world operational environments.

This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You'll work with defence and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with defence platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you'll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defence contractors years to develop. You'll tackle problems spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and everything in between to ensure mission success.

At Applied Intuition, you will

• Work directly with defence and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defence contractors to forward operating bases
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities

We're looking for someone who has

• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering
• Strong engineer with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems
• Experience in driving customer engagements and success
• References who will describe them as low-ego, highly motivated, thoughtfully opinionated, strong communicators and curious listeners

Travel requirements

• General willingness to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites

Nice to have

• Prior experience working with government customers, defence contractors, or in military environments
• Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions
• Experience in defence, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries

Security Requirements

• Must have ability to hold UK Security Clearance (current or previous preferred)

Benefits

• 25 days of paid vacation per year
• Daily meal benefits: £19 lunch budget and £19 dinner budget, plus free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
• PMI reimbursement of up to £300 per month (individual or family policy); Life insurance and critical illness cover of up to £250 per month
• Workplace pension with 5% employer match
• £795 annual learning & development and £475 annual fitness budget
• Cycle to Work Scheme for tax-efficient commuter bikes and accessories
• Generous parental leave: on top of statutory parental leave

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!