Forward Deployed Engineer

EVONA; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

4% 401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Forward Deployed Product Engineer to deploy, integrate, and enhance mission-critical software for satellite operations. You will work hands-on across full-stack development, troubleshoot across APIs, cloud, and databases, and collaborate directly with customers to turn feedback into practical features.

Ideal candidates have strong Python and cloud experience, are comfortable in customer-facing roles, and can travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in customer-facing roles.
• Experience deploying or supporting production software in mission-critical environments.
• Strong Python skills; TypeScript/Java/others are a plus.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Amp, or ChatGPT.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms, databases, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to work in hybrid office.
• Relevant cloud/Kubernetes certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure satellite operations software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend apps.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and collaborate with mission operations teams.
• Develop prototypes and new features from customer feedback and needs.
• Translate customer insights into product improvements and priorities.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to turn prototypes into production solutions.
• Contribute to full-stack development across infrastructure, services, and user apps.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate development and troubleshooting.
• Create technical docs, integration guides, and deployment procedures.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GC)

Docker & Kubernetes

AI-assisted development tools

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Location: Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; or Washington, DC office

Working arrangement: Hybrid, approximately 2-3 days onsite each week

Compensation: $155,000-$175,000 base salary plus equity

Employment type: Full-time

About the Company

Join a venture-backed software company building modern infrastructure for satellite operations. Its platform allows commercial and government customers to command, monitor and operate different spacecraft and constellations through one scalable software environment.

The company was founded by experienced engineers and satellite operators who wanted to replace fragmented, highly customized ground systems with modern, reusable software.

• Approximately 70 employees with an engineering-led culture
• Meaningful equity and direct product influence
• Software supporting real commercial and government missions
• Small teams with significant technical ownership
• Opportunity to build foundational products rather than maintain legacy systems
• Collaborative environment spanning software, aerospace and mission operations

The Role

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Product Engineer to deploy, integrate, and improve mission-critical software supporting real satellite operations. The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on engineer with strong full-stack development and troubleshooting skills, comfortable working directly with customers and solving complex technical challenges. You will also help shape product development by turning customer feedback into practical solutions and new features.

What You'll Do

• Deploy and configure satellite operations software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance
• Troubleshoot technical issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend applications
• Work directly with customers and mission operations teams to understand their technical needs and challenges (travelling to customer site may be requirred)
• Develop prototypes and new features based on real customer feedback and operational requirements
• Translate customer insights into product improvements, integrations, and development priorities
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to turn prototypes into reliable production solutions
• Contribute to full-stack development, from infrastructure and backend services to user-facing applications
• Use AI-assisted development tools and automation to accelerate software delivery and troubleshooting
• Create technical documentation, integration guides, and reusable deployment procedures

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in customer-facing roles
• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments
• Strong Python programming skills; TypeScript, Java, or similar languages are a plus
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Amp, or ChatGPT
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), databases, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams
• Good product understanding, with the ability to identify customer needs and translate them into practical solutions
• Ability to quickly develop prototypes, adapt to changing requirements, and solve complex technical challenges
• Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications are a plus

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment and work from the office under the required hybrid schedule.

Why Consider It?

Work directly with spacecraft systems, solve complex integration challenges, and help shape software used in real satellite missions.

Outstanding benefits include:

unlimited PTO (minimum 15 days encouraged), 100% employee health insurance coverage, 4% 401(k) matching, quarterly wellness benefits, paid holidays, and equity.