Forward Deployed Engineer (Commercial / International)

Tari Labs, LLC.; Boston, Washington (MA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 143,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Tari Labs, LLC. seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team, working directly with customer organizations on-site to deliver digital engineering solutions using CAD, CFD, and FEM alongside modern software development practices.

You will collaborate with our Istari team to align projects with strategic objectives, develop training materials, and contribute to ongoing innovation. Expect global travel up to 50% and opportunities to influence aerospace and defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science or mechanical/electrical engineering with strong coding abilities.
• Hands-on experience with CAD, CFD, FEM or similar tools.
• Experience applying software development best practices, including coding, testing, Kubernetes and version control.
• Customer-facing experience or technical consulting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to assess, design, and implement digital engineering solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain software that integrates with digital engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with the Istari team and support proposals and solutions for new opportunities.
• Stay updated on trends in digital engineering and software development.
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites, including international accounts in Australia.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Eng

Master's degree in Software Eng

CS or Eng degree

Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

CFD

FEM

Version control

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Forward DeployedEngineer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage state-of-the-art digital engineering tools—including CAD, CFD, FEM, and others—along with industry-leading software development best practices to address and advance the digital engineering needs of our customer organizations. You will work on-site within our customer teams to understand their challenges, deliver tailored engineering solutions, and drive successful technology adoption. While embedded with customers, you will report to and maintain close communication with our internal Istari team, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Technical Support: Collaborate directly with customer organizations to assess, design, and implement digital engineering solutions. Act as the primary technical liaison, addressing customer inquiries and troubleshooting issues related to digital engineering tools and software. Provide training, guidance, and best-practice recommendations to customer teams to enhance their digital engineering capabilities.
• Digital Engineering & Software Development: Utilize digital engineering tools (CAD, CFD, FEM, etc.) to analyze and simulate engineering designs and processes. Develop, test, and maintain software solutions that integrate with digital engineering workflows, following modern software development best practices. Document technical solutions, create user manuals, and produce training materials for both internal teams and customers.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the Istari team, reporting progress, sharing insights, and aligning customer projects with our overall technical strategy. Participate in internal reviews, strategy sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings. Assist in the development of proposals and technical solutions for new business opportunities.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation: Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in digital engineering and software development. Identify opportunities to integrate innovative tools and methodologies into customer solutions and internal processes.
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites, including International accounts in Australia

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, with strong coding abilities. Proven hands-on experience with digital engineering tools such as CAD, CFD, FEM, or similar simulation/analysis software. Demonstrated expertise in applying software development best practices, including coding, testing, Kubernetes and version control. Previous experience in a customer-facing role, technical consulting, or engineering services is highly desirable.
• Technical & Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Willingness and ability to travel and embed with customer organizations as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with agile software development and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience mentoring or training technical teams in digital engineering or software practices.
• Industry certifications or specialized training in digital engineering tools (e.g., advanced CAD, CFD, or FEM certifications).

$143,000 - $165,000 a year

Why Join Us Istari is building next-generation tools for digital engineering — supporting some of the most ambitious and mission-critical work in aerospace, defense, and beyond. You’ll work on a thoughtful, fast-moving team that values autonomy, engineering craft, and product intuition. We take design seriously and invest deeply in quality. We\'re remote-first but gather regularly in-person for collaboration and team-building. You’ll also have access to co-working space in Boston and Washington D.C. if you’re local to those areas.

Istari Digital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.