Defense - Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Physical AIWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesAbout Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the company creates the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.About the RoleApplied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high‑stakes projects. You will be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers' real‑world operational environments. You will primarily work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with DOD platforms in challenging operational environments.At Applied Intuition, you willWork directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments.Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration.Bridge customer‑built systems and Applied's solutions to deliver tangible value.Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution.Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects.Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities.We're looking for someone who hasStrong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering.Strong coding proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python.Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware.Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems.Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments.Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems.Nice to havePrior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments.Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions.Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries.Security RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.CompensationCompensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. The base salary range for this full‑time position in the listed location is $150,000 – $200,000 USD annually. The actual salary offered will be influenced by experience, credentials, education, skill level, interview performance, and the scope of the role.Equal Employment OpportunityApplied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. It complies with 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and the regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran status or disability, as well as against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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