Remote Forward-Deployed AI Engineer (Secret Clearance)

LMI Government Consulting; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work with customers on integrating the LIGER GenAI platform into their business processes. The role supports deployments on-site, hybrid, or remote, with potential travel across the United States and an active Secret clearance is required.

The position emphasizes rapid feature development, direct customer engagement, and collaboration with product, engineering, and support teams to deliver tailored, production-grade solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP and related AI technologies.
• Proven experience with MEAN Stack and full stack development in TypeScript.
• Experience with Angular and developing web applications.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab.
• Familiarity with cloud computing deployment models, especially AWS GovCloud and/or working within a DoD or federal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate software solutions with existing business processes, including API interactions.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and security principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Willingness for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to integrate the LIGER GenAI platform into their existing business processes.
• Build new functionalities and enhancements within the LIGER platform to meet specific customer needs.
• Ensure successful deployment and initial configuration of the LIGER platform, supporting customers for 60-180 days post-sale before transitioning the deployment to a long-term project team.
• Engage directly with customers in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, or remote work as required by the customer.
• Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to showcase LIGER’s capabilities and its value to potential and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the LIGER platform’s capabilities and limitations to guide solution development.
• Provide technical consulting, guidance, and support throughout the integration and deployment phases.
• Rapidly build new features into or around LIGER’s core platform to meet customer-specific needs and feedback. Work closely with the core product team to integrate new features into the product.
• Document and communicate customer requirements and feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with customer priorities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Travel occasionally to customer locations within the United States for direct engagements and support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including product management, engineering, and support to deliver seamless solutions to customers.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Python

PostgreSQL

LLMs & NLP

MEAN Stack

TypeScript

Angular

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

AWS GovCloud

API integration

Security principles

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

Job description

LMI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work with customers on integrating the LIGER GenAI platform into their business processes. The role supports deployments on-site, hybrid, or remote, with potential travel across the United States and an active Secret clearance is required.

The position emphasizes rapid feature development, direct customer engagement, and collaboration with product, engineering, and support teams to deliver tailored, production-grade solutions.