Forward Deployed Engineer III (6706)
About The Position
The Forward Deployed Engineer III serves as chief technologist across software architecture, AI/ML systems, data, and enterprise integration. The role defines technical strategy, reference architectures, and guardrails, and assures engineering excellence, security-by-design, and interoperability across enclaves. Technical responsibilities span legacy code modernization, cloud migration and tool usage, API and AI/ML integrations, independent verification and validation (IV&V), and deployments. Work is conducted in a SAFe Agile environment. The position owns the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions; leads design and change control; guides AI/ML solution patterns and enterprise integration; authors and reviews technical artifacts and performance, reliability, and compliance controls; mentors senior engineers; and coordinates technical assessments and increment goals with program leadership.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
- 10+ years of experience in technical leadership as a Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent.
- Deep expertise in software architecture and enterprise integration.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, containerization, and security patterns.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week for the duration of the role.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree, preferably in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Data.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions.
- Chair design and change control.
- Lead AI/ML solution patterns, including MLOps, model lifecycle, evaluation, and risk management, while ensuring enterprise integration.
- Author and review technical artifacts, including DoDAF-aligned materials where applicable, performance and reliability targets, and compliance controls.
- Mentor senior engineers.
- Drive proofs of concept and technical assessments.
- Coordinate increment goals with the Release Train Engineer and Program Manager.
- Guide technical work spanning legacy code modernization, cloud migration and tool usage, API and AI/ML integrations, IV&V, and deployments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Performance-based bonuses may be available.
- Company-paid training and/or certifications may be available.
- Referral bonuses may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
