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 while ensuring engineering excellence, security by design, and interoperability across enclaves. Technical work spans 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 engineer owns the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions, and chairs design and change control. They lead AI/ML solution patterns, including MLOps, model lifecycle, evaluation, and risk management, with a focus on enterprise integration. They author and review technical artifacts, including DoDAF-aligned materials where applicable, performance and reliability targets, and compliance controls. The role also mentors senior engineers, drives proofs of concept and technical assessments, and coordinates with the Release Train Engineer and Program Manager on increment goals. This position requires working onsite five days per week for the duration of the role. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
- 10 or more years of technical leadership experience as a Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent.
- Deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), containerization, and security patterns.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week for the duration of the role.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred, such as 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 with the Release Train Engineer and Program Manager on increment goals.
- Define technical strategy, reference architectures, and guardrails.
- Ensure engineering excellence, security by design, and interoperability across enclaves.
- Contribute to 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.
- Additional bonuses and/or incentives may be available based on individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
