Forward Deployed Engineer
LB353
Posted: 03/03/2026
- £90,000 - £130,000
- London Area
Forward Deployed Engineer
Defence Technology | High-Impact | Field-Facing Role
A well-funded, mission-driven defence technology company is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the intersection of engineering, deployment, and end-user impact.
This is a high-ownership, externally facing role suited to engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex real-world problems alongside customers.
The Role
- Deploy and optimise advanced software systems in operational environments
- Work directly with end users to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Translate real-world challenges into scalable engineering improvements
- Act as the bridge between customers and core engineering teams
Requirements
- Strong experience with object-oriented programming (e.g. Python, C++, Java or similar)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in client-facing environments
- Strong academic background (STEM preferred)
- Ability to work in high-trust, mission-critical settings
Desirable
- Military experience or prior work within defence environments
- Experience deploying software in complex or field-based settings
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre team working on meaningful, real-world challenges with direct operational impact.
Anna Heneghan
Head of Machine Learning & AI Recruitment