About the job
Vannevar Labs is at the forefront of defense technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to counter adversarial threats. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, where conflicts unfold at algorithmic speed, our AI solutions are designed to ensure national security and strategic advantage. Our systems, recognized as some of the most reliable in the industry, are actively deployed in critical areas such as the Indo-Pacific, where they help maintain peace and save lives.
We believe that outstanding technology is born from exceptional talent. At Vannevar, our agile team consists of top-tier engineers and seasoned strategists, all committed to creating a meaningful impact through our mission. In just three years, we have expanded from $3 million to $80 million in annual revenue, achieved early profitability, and attained unicorn status, demonstrating that impactful disruption doesn’t necessitate egos, and sustainable growth doesn’t require stagnation.
About the Role
Within our Mission teams, which function like dynamic startups, the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) will take on the role of technical lead for specific missions and customer interactions. You will collaborate directly with operators, analysts, and key technical stakeholders to support national security efforts, overseeing the design, development, deployment, and operational integration of software solutions tailored to real-world needs.
In this capacity, you will act as the senior technical liaison for customer stakeholders, converting mission requirements into scalable software solutions, navigating complex government technical environments, and ensuring reliable delivery of capabilities into production. Your collaboration will extend across product, design, platform engineering, and mission teams to achieve high-impact results, while also remaining an active contributor to coding efforts.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions implemented directly within customer environments for critical mission applications.
- Serve as the main technical contact for stakeholders, engaging with senior leaders to understand mission needs and representing Vannevar’s technical strategies.
- Take ownership of the end-to-end technical delivery for your mission workstreams, encompassing requirements gathering, system architecture, implementation, deployment, and support.
- Contribute actively to code development to enhance product functionalities, performance, and scalability across various customer applications.
