Forward Deployed Engineer Software

Front Door Defense; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to own the technical execution of projects, working directly with defence and government customers. This role entails integrating innovative vehicle intelligence solutions into challenging operational environments, requiring a strong engineering background and programming proficiency.

Ideal candidates will have experience in software engineering, system deployment, and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position comes with the need for UK Security Clearance and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background preferred in fields like Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Broad experience in software engineering and system deployment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with defence and government customers.
• Integrate and operationalize vehicle intelligence products.
• Design architectural solutions to improve project consistency.

Skills

C++

Python

Engineering background (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering)

Software engineering

System deployment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: London

Compensation: GBP100,000 - 160,000 GBP / year

Job Tags: Software

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)

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 their 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.