Forward Deployed Engineer

Company: Bridge Defense
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

About the Role As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Bridge Defense, you will bridge the gap between mission users and modern technology. You’ll work on-site with government and defense customers to deploy, customize, and support advanced software platforms; directly shaping solutions that solve the hardest national security problems. What You’ll Do Rapidly deploy, integrate, and support software in secure/field environments, collaborating closely with operators and mission users Translate real-world requirements into technical solutions and prototypes Build and automate data pipelines, integrations, and custom applications to meet evolving customer needs Serve as a trusted technical advisor and hands-on engineer for customer teams Troubleshoot issues and iterate quickly to ensure mission success What You’ll Bring 2 years of experience in software engineering or technical deployment roles Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages Ability to work on-site with government users, including classified or secure environments Creative problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about national security Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset Bonus Points For Experience deploying or supporting mission-critical software in field or tactical settings Familiarity with government/defense platforms (Palantir, TAK, AWS GovCloud, etc.) Prior consulting, technical customer success, or rapid prototyping experience Security Clearance Current TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one. General Factors: Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it. Willing to travel up to 50%, if needed. No Relocation.

Keywords: Bridge Defense, Reston , Forward Deployed Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Washington, Virginia