Foundry Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer

Bigbear.ai

13h • Remote

About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission-driven data solutions that leverage AI capabilities in support of U.S. Army modernization efforts. This position is remote, with possibility of travel to client sites as required to support mission delivery and stakeholder engagement.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of mission operations, data engineering, and AI-enabled decision support. You will collaborate directly with Army stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable Foundry-based solutions that drive real-world impact. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest Foundry platform features as we modernize and enhance the client’s data pipelines and ontology. This is an opportunity to work on complex national security challenges while shaping how advanced data platforms and AI capabilities are delivered to the warfighter.
You will join a high-performing, mission-focused team that values ownership, technical excellence, and measurable outcomes. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to directly support national defense priorities, this role offers both flexibility and meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, software development, or platform engineering
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms, specifically Palantir Foundry or Vantage
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data transformation frameworks
• Experience integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple systems
• Ability to operate independently in a remote, distributed team environment
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Army or DoD programs
• Direct experience deploying solutions within Palantir Foundry
• Experience building operational applications and workflow-based tools
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration into production systems
• Knowledge of Army enterprise architectures and mission systems
• Experience in agile / SAFe delivery environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate remotely with Army stakeholders to understand operational workflows and mission challenges
• Translate mission requirements into scalable Foundry ontologies, pipelines, and operational applications
• Ingest and manage data from multiple Army systems and data sources within Foundry
• Design and deliver decision-support tools and analytics using Foundry’s Workshop, Quiver, and Contour, applying UI/UX best practices
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions in partnership with SMEs and product leads
• Conduct gap analysis between current-state capabilities and future-state mission needs
• Provide technical guidance on data governance, access control, and AI enablement best practices
• Support DevSecOps processes to ensure secure, scalable delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level