Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Domestic Travel

Fuze HR Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Equity Package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge U.

High-impact work supporting U.S. nat'l

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions Inc. is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in Washington, DC, with 35–50% travel. You will embed with Army personnel, deploying and supporting mission-critical software integrated with hardware and MR/AR/VR systems.

You will work directly with defense customers, troubleshoot live deployments, and help shape future product development in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Active clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of forward deployed/field software engineering experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Hands-on experience deploying, debugging, and supporting production software in operational environments.
• Experience with hardware interfaces: embedded systems, robotics, sensors, MR/AR/VR, hardware integrations.
• Proficiency in C, Rust, Java (Android), or Python.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% domestically to military installations, testing events, and customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support mission-critical software systems in operational environments.
• Work directly with military personnel and defense customers to understand mission requirements and technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot software, networking, Linux, Android, and hardware integration issues in the field.
• Support deployments involving mixed reality systems, sensors, embedded hardware, and tactical technologies.
• Gather operational feedback and translate customer needs into product improvements.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, infrastructure, and product engineering teams.
• Travel to military installations, customer locations, and field exercises across the United States.

Skills

C

Rust

Java (Android)

Python

Linux

Embedded Systems

Robotics

Sensors

MR/AR/VR

Hardware Integrations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Forward Deployed Software EngineerFuze HR Solutions Inc.Washington, DC (35–50% Domestic Travel Required)$165,000–$220,000 Base Salary + Competitive EquityClearance Required: Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain OneAbout the RoleFuze HR Solutions Inc. is recruiting on behalf of an innovative defense technology company developing next-generation mixed reality solutions supporting the U.S. military and defense community.This organization is building mission-critical software that combines mixed reality, advanced visualization, sensors, AI, hardware integration, and autonomous systems to improve operational effectiveness for the warfighter.As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you'll work directly alongside U.S. Army personnel and defense operators, deploying technology in real-world environments, solving complex engineering challenges, gathering user feedback, and helping shape future product development.This isn't a traditional software engineering role. You'll be embedded with end users, supporting live deployments, integrating hardware and software, troubleshooting systems under real operational conditions, and ensuring mission success.If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, thrive in challenging environments, and want your work to directly impact national security, we'd love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support mission-critical software systems in operational environments.
• Work directly with military personnel and defense customers to understand mission requirements and technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot software, networking, Linux, Android, and hardware integration issues in the field.
• Support deployments involving mixed reality systems, sensors, embedded hardware, and tactical technologies.
• Gather operational feedback and translate customer needs into product improvements.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, infrastructure, and product engineering teams.
• Travel to military installations, customer locations, and field exercises across the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in forward deployed, field, onsite, or customer-facing software engineering.
• Experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, robotics, embedded systems, autonomous systems, or tactical technology environments.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Hands-on experience deploying, debugging, and supporting production software in operational environments.
• Experience working with technologies that interface with physical hardware, including:
  • Embedded Systems
  • Robotics
  • Sensors
  • Mixed Reality (MR/AR/VR)
  • Hardware Integrations
  • Tactical Devices
  • Autonomous Platforms
• Experience with advanced visualization frameworks.
• Experience developing frontend features that support drones, autonomous vehicles, live sensor feeds, or similar real-time visualization systems.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, routing, network topology, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working within Linux and/or Android environments.
• Programming experience with one or more of the following:
  • C
  • Rust
  • Java (Android)
  • Python
• Willingness to travel 35–50% domestically to military installations, testing events, and customer sites.

Education Required:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science from a well-respected, accredited university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense programs.
• Experience with edge computing or real-time distributed systems.
• Experience integrating software with hardware platforms and sensors.
• Background working in austere or tactical environments.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and operational stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• $165,000–$220,000 Base Salary
• Competitive Equity Package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology
• High-impact work supporting U.S. national security missions
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding defense technology company

Fuze HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.