Forward Deployed Engineer III (6706)

About the role

As Forward Deployed Engineer III, 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 SAFe Agile environment.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 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.
• Ability to work onsite five (5) days per week.

Pay

$172,040 - $207,000

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