Senior Delivery Engineer, Defense & Government Programs

Luminary Cloud; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Cloud in San Mateo, CA is looking for a Senior/Principal Lead Delivery Engineer in defense to own customer outcomes and lead project teams. The role requires engagement with DoD agencies and prime contractors, focusing on model deployments and compliance navigation.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, strong Python skills, and a background in government contracting. An advanced degree and security clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in defense or related engineering.
• Strong hands-on engineering skills, including scripting and simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own customer outcomes across defense accounts from discovery to deployment.
• Lead value delivery teams and manage execution.
• Navigate compliance requirements in delivery planning.

Skills

Technical role in defense

Python

AI/ML workflows

Government contracting familiarity

Multi-physics fluency

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in relevant discipline

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Luminary Cloud in San Mateo, CA is looking for a Senior/Principal Lead Delivery Engineer in defense to own customer outcomes and lead project teams. The role requires engagement with DoD agencies and prime contractors, focusing on model deployments and compliance navigation.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, strong Python skills, and a background in government contracting. An advanced degree and security clearance are preferred.