Forward Deployed Engineer

All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application.

About the role

BigBear.ai is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission-driven data solutions 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. This role offers the opportunity to work with the latest Foundry platform features as we modernize and enhance the client’s data pipelines and ontology. You will join a high-performing, mission-focused team that values ownership, technical excellence, and measurable outcomes.

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, 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

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance (must possess and maintain)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience deploying solutions within Palantir Foundry
• Experience building operational applications and workflow-based tools
• Experience in agile / SAFe delivery environments

Pay

The targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.

About the company

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.