Forward Deployed Engineer – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking Forward Deployed Engineers to join the Federal team in Tysons Corner, VA. You will engineer full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform for U.S.

federal customers, designing, developing, and deploying production apps, demos, and proofs-of-technology. The role requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of software development with OO languages, plus strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or comparable area of study.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with JavaScript and Python.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy full-stack AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and share coding standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews for quality and best practices.
• Test and enhance customer applications; troubleshoot and improve software.
• Deliver technical enablement through deep-dives, demos, and trainings.
• Write documentation and specifications for applications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and gaps for customers.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to improve software quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

JavaScript

Python

Git

React

Redux

Vue

Backbone

Angular

Job description

Description

Forward Deployed Engineers — TS/SCI with CI Poly

Xcelerate Solution is seeking Forward Deployed Engineers to join the Federal team. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be engineering full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform, working directly with U.S. federal customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs-of-technology. An ideal candidate possesses strategic and analytical aptitude, software development expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Location:

Tyson’s Corner, VA

Clearance:

TS/CI with CI Poly

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy applications. Engineer full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
• Mentor junior team members. Share coding standards and design techniques with less experienced engineers.
• Conduct design and code reviews. Review customer software applications for quality, architecture, and best practices.
• Test and enhance customer applications. Troubleshoot, test, and improve customer software applications directly and on behalf of customers.
• Deliver technical enablement. Lead technical deep-dives, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
• Write documentation. Produce application specifications, technical documentation, and supporting artifacts.
• Identify and mitigate risk. Continuously surface technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs.
• Drive product improvement. Work closely with product management and engineering to improve the overall quality of C3 AI software.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, active U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater.
• Experience with the Federal government, especially DoD.
• Graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
• Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Software development experience with JavaScript and Python.
• Experience with Git or other version control software.
• Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.