Forward Deployed Engineer - Software

CHAOS Industries; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits paid for by the company

5% pension match

Life insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Mission Engineer to drive the deployment of our technology and develop new software solutions tailored to customer missions. This role involves troubleshooting products in the field and working collaboratively with engineering teams to translate customer needs into product requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, programming skills in languages like Python, and a keen interest in machine learning. Opportunities to travel to customer sites and offices will be available as part of this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with relevant educational background.
• Proven programming skills, ideally in Python or similar.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and offices.

Responsibilities

• Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to shape product direction.
• Design and build new software products that meet customer needs.

Skills

Programming skills in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript

Machine learning and AI application

Collaboration with engineering teams

Understanding customer workflows

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git

SSH

Linux-based systems

Job description

Role Overview

With a deep understanding of our engineering, technology, and customers’ missions, Mission Engineers drive the successful deployment of CHAOS capabilities directly into the hands of users. Mission Engineers design and implement new software from the ground up, integrate and analyse data from our edge sensors, apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to real-world challenges, and test and refine CHAOS products in customer environments. Throughout, Mission Engineers deliver vital feedback to help shape product direction and ensure our technology evolves in lockstep with real-world mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field.
• Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with core engineering teams to prioritise feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery.
• As an early engineer on a growing team, design and build new software products that bridge the gap between CHAOS capabilities and customer mission needs.
• Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems.
• Apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to applied problems, using analysis of sensor data to iterate and improve performance.
• Travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and our offices in LA & Washington DC.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong technical foundation, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Ability and interest to travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and our offices in LA & Washington DC.

Preferred Requirements

• At least one year of relevant work experience, especially in a defence context.
• Familiarity with core technical concepts – such as data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Confidence working in a command-line environment, with familiarity using tools like Git, SSH, and Linux-based systems.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques to real-world or customer-facing problems.
• Thoughtful about how technical choices shape user experience, and comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders with a mix of technical insight and common sense.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working both autonomously and within teams that include both technical and non-technical members.
• Existing UK security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it.

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 5% pension match, life insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, No meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices