Forward Deployed Engineer III (6706)
About the role
As Forward Deployed Engineer III (6706), you’ll serve as chief technologist across software architecture, AI/ML systems, data and enterprise integration. Define technical strategy, reference architectures, and guardrails; assure engineering excellence, security‑by‑design, and interoperability across enclaves. Span of technical responsibilities includes legacy code modernization, cloud migration and tool usage, API and AI/ML integrations, IV&V, deployments. All work will be conducted in a SAFe Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions; chair design and change control.
- Lead AI/ML solution patterns (MLOps, model lifecycle, eval & risk mgmt), ensuring enterprise integration.
- Author and review tech artifacts (DoDAF‑aligned where applicable), performance/reliability targets, and compliance controls.
- Mentor senior engineers; drive PoCs and tech assessments; coordinate with Release Train Engineer and Program Manager on increment goals.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
- 10+ years in technical leadership (Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent).
- Advanced degree preferred (CS/EE/Data); deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise.
- Hands‑on with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), containerization, and security patterns.
Pay
Salary range: $166,000 - $202,000. The final salary offered will be determined based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, professional background, role responsibilities, organizational needs, internal equity, and alignment with current team compensation. Additional compensation may include performance‑based bonuses, company‑paid training and/or certifications, and referral bonuses.
Schedule
This position requires the ability to work onsite five (5) days per week.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs