Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense)

The Tomorrow Companies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomorrow.io seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense) to bring our weather intelligence platform into U.S. defense environments and mission contexts.

You will deploy the SaaS platform, integrate APIs, and support field operations with partners across engineering, product, and customer success teams. This role requires extensive travel and an active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in solutions engineering, forward deployed engineering, technical implementation, sales engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• 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%+).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

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

Defense domain experience

API integrations

SaaS deployment

Customer-facing communication

Field deployment travel

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Gotham

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Tomorrow.io is transforming how organizations make weather-driven decisions through proprietary space infrastructure, AI-powered forecasting, and operational weather intelligence. Our technology helps customers move from reacting to weather to building resilience against it.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (Defense), you'll bring Tomorrow.io's technology directly into mission environments, working alongside U.S. defense customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize our platform where it matters most. You'll partner closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, and strategic partners to ensure our solutions become embedded in real-world operations, helping shape both customer success and the future of our defense offerings.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 4–8 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering, Technical Implementation, Sales Engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role
• 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%+)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (active clearance is strongly preferred)
• Military experience is not required, but confidence working with defense organizations and operational teams is essential

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.

At tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization. This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive, but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $130-150k + variable pay, subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.

Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail]