Field Deployments Engineer – Defense & SaaS Integrations

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tomorrow.io is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense) to bring our weather intelligence platform into U.S. defense environments, deploying, integrating, and operating the system in mission contexts.

You will work with BD, Product, Engineering, and partners to embed solutions into real-world operations and expand the defense offering footprint. You will travel extensively (50%+), design API integrations with defense platforms, and help shape the product roadmap through field feedback and

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering, Technical Implementation, Sales Engineering, or similar.
• Experience deploying SaaS platforms, APIs, or cloud-based software solutions in customer environments.
• Strong understanding of API integrations, data workflows, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and operational users.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or mission-critical technology programs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, AIP, or comparable operational platforms is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently in dynamic, fast-paced customer environments with extensive travel (50%+).
• Has an active TS/SCI security clearance, or has previously held one in the past with the ability to obtain again.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operationalize Tomorrow.io's SaaS platform, APIs, and data services within U.S. defense organizations, mission environments, and military exercises.
• Travel 50%+ to customer sites, operational units, and experimentation events, serving as the primary technical resource during field engagements.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot API integrations with defense systems, including Palantir Foundry, Gotham, and other mission platforms.
• Partner with the Defense Business Development team to support technical discovery, customer demonstrations, pilot programs, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with operators, technical stakeholders, and partner organizations to drive long-term adoption and expansion.
• Capture field insights, customer feedback, and operational requirements to influence Tomorrow.io's product roadmap and future capabilities.
• Develop repeatable deployment processes, integration playbooks, and technical documentation that enable scalable customer implementations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and external partners to deliver seamless technical solutions.
• Represent Tomorrow.io as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring customers realize measurable operational value from our platform.

Skills

Solutions Engineering

Forward Deployed

API integrations

Cloud platforms

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Gotham

Job description

Tomorrow.io is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense) to bring our weather intelligence platform into U.S. defense environments, deploying, integrating, and operating the system in mission contexts.

You will work with BD, Product, Engineering, and partners to embed solutions into real-world operations and expand the defense offering footprint. You will travel extensively (50%+), design API integrations with defense platforms, and help shape the product roadmap through field feedback and