Senior Forward-Deployed Engineer: Impactful Vehicle Autonomy

Decisive Point; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate with defense and government customers, deploying vehicle intelligence across demanding environments and owning end-to-end execution.

You will bridge our platforms with customer systems, ensuring mission success through software, OS, and hardware integration. This role requires strong engineering depth, independent problem solving, and effective communication to navigate rapidly evolving programs and deliver tangible

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems

Responsibilities

• Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments, from defense contractors to forward operating bases
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied's solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities

Skills

C++

Python

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate with defense and government customers, deploying vehicle intelligence across demanding environments and owning end-to-end execution.

You will bridge our platforms with customer systems, ensuring mission success through software, OS, and hardware integration. This role requires strong engineering depth, independent problem solving, and effective communication to navigate rapidly evolving programs and deliver tangible