Forward Deployed Engineer

About this role

Join Istari as a Forward Deployed Engineer embedded within aerospace and defense customer organizations. You'll write production code, architect system integrations, and solve complex technical problems at the intersection of digital engineering and mission-critical operations while serving as both a builder and technical liaison.

What you'll do

• Write and deploy production code within customer environments
• Architect integrations connecting CAD, CFD, and FEM pipelines to Istari's platform
• Solve technical problems emerging from real-world engineering workflows
• Collaborate with embedded Program Managers to execute technical solutions
• Enable cross-discipline and cross-clearance collaboration capabilities
• Gather customer insights to inform product improvements

What they're looking for

• Software engineering and architecture
• Systems integration experience
• CAD/CFD/FEM pipeline knowledge
• Adaptability in unstructured environments
• Problem-solving in complex technical domains
• Stakeholder communication
• Aerospace or defense domain experience