Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (TC2265)

Travel frequently (up to 75%) to military installations to support system fielding, integration, and training

Install, configure, and validate software across distributed physical systems in austere environments

Partner with operators and soldiers to tailor system configurations to mission needs

Troubleshoot complex system and network issues and drive resolution to completion

Conduct root cause analysis and document findings for continuous improvement

Collaborate with engineering teams to identify bugs, influence design decisions, and implement enhancements

Validate system performance against operational use cases and evolving mission requirements

Develop and improve training materials, technical documentation, and field guides

Deliver clear, concise briefings and reports to customers and internal stakeholders

Support test events, exercises, and deployments, ensuring system readiness and reliability

6+ years of experience in military tactical environments with understanding of Army signal operations

Experience in Systems Administration, DevOps, or Networking

Strong experience with Linux-based systems and Kubernetes/containerized environments

Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., ESXi, vSphere)

Solid understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking (VLANs, subnetting, VPNs, DNS)

Experience with network monitoring and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, NETCONF)

Proven ability to operate independently in high-tempo, mission-critical environments

Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Experience interfacing directly with end users in operational settings

Experience supporting Program of Record (POR) fielding activities

Prior experience embedded with operational units during exercises or deployments

Familiarity with Army tactical communications infrastructure

Experience in Agile software development environments

Background in training development and delivery

Prior military service

Experience with tools and technologies such as:

RHEL, K3s, K9s

ESXi, vSphere

Argo CD, Zarf packages

Experience supporting fielded operational systems lifecycle (deployment → sustainment)