Forward Deployed Engineer

Rivet IndustriesSan Jose, CA
$165,000 - $220,000Hybrid

About The Position

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments. We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority. At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.

Requirements

  • 3+ years developing complex integrated technology solutions onsite in close collaboration with customers
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and implementation, Android-based system configuration, and DevOps tooling
  • Professional experience with frontline teams, assets, hardware, software, and/or operations
  • Background of collaborative work in startup environments, new product development, and/or advanced projects
  • Ability to travel 35-50%
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship due to contract obligations; active US Security Clearance or the ability to be cleared

Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, document, and deploy high impact solutions for frontline personnel
  • Iterate with customer stakeholders to achieve outcomes shaped by today’s practical technology constraints while anticipating new roadmap innovations
  • Be a trusted customer advocate and voice for Rivet’s core engineering priorities
  • Drive our roadmap from the point of need – conceive new system enhancements, products, and offerings through real-world learning

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
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