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Picogrid · 22 hours ago

Forward Deployed Engineer (Cleared)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company focused on bridging the gap between modern technology and national security demands. They are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer with an active US Security Clearance to work closely with military customers, designing and delivering end-to-end capabilities for real missions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentIndustrialMilitary

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operate at the intersection of product, engineering, and the customer

Design and deliver the end-to-end capabilities for real missions

Qualification

Full-stack DevelopmentDistributed SystemsData PipelinesEdge SoftwareGolangPythonReactHybrid Operating EnvironmentsCommunication APIsDOD RMF ComplianceLow-latency FMV SystemsCommand-Control PlatformsDisconnected DevOpsExceptional CommunicationCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance

3+ years of experience in a technical role combining Software Engineering with customer-facing functions (Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Developer Relations) with a focus on Full-stack Development

Proven experience engaging directly with end-users to understand mission needs, conduct valuable user testing, and incorporate product feedback

Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with strong technical knowledge in distributed systems, autonomy platforms, data pipelines, and edge software

Demonstrated ability to integrate with complex government software systems, including data platforms, Identity and Access Management (IdAM) providers, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs)

Preferred

Experience in Golang, Python, and/or React development

Experience with hybrid operating environments (cloud, on-prem, edge) and common Communication APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, MQTT)

Background in DOD RMF, FedRAMP, or NIST 800-53 compliance

Experience with low-latency FMV/video systems, tactical data standards (CoT, STANAG), and/or common command-and-control platforms (TAK, Maven, Lattice)

Expertise in DDIL environments, Disconnected DevOps (Docker/K3s, mesh networking), and/or multi-sensor fusion

Demonstrated ability to build or invent (e.g., app, startup) and experience/interest in the defense industry