Forward Deployed Engineer - Aerospace

About this role

Istari is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to be embedded within aerospace and defense customer organizations, writing code and architecting integrations that connect complex engineering workflows to their platform. You'll operate as both a builder and technical executor, solving mission-critical problems at the intersection of digital tools and customer needs.

What you'll do

• Write production code and architect system integrations within customer environments
• Connect CAD, CFD, and FEM pipelines to Istari's platform
• Enable cross-discipline and cross-clearance collaboration workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in unstructured, complex environments
• Collaborate with embedded Program Managers to deliver customer solutions
• Inform product development through direct customer technical insights

What they're looking for

• Software engineering and architectural design
• Integration development and pipeline connectivity
• CAD/CFD/FEM domain knowledge
• Adaptability in unstructured environments
• Problem-solving under constraints
• Customer engagement and technical communication
• Systems integration and API development
• Mission-critical systems experience