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Istari Digital

Forward Deployed Engineer

Seattle, WA$143k–$165kfull timemidAdded 2 days ago

About this role

Istari seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to embed within aerospace and defense customers, writing production code and architecting integrations that connect complex engineering workflows to their platform. You'll operate as both builder and problem-solver in mission-critical environments, working alongside program managers to deliver technical solutions in unstructured, high-stakes settings.

What you'll do

  • Write production code and architect integrations connecting CAD, CFD, and FEM pipelines to Istari's platform
  • Solve technical problems at the intersection of digital engineering workflows and customer operations
  • Enable cross-discipline and cross-clearance collaboration within customer organizations
  • Work embedded within customer teams while maintaining connection to Istari's product and engineering core
  • Collaborate with embedded Program Managers to handle complex customer requirements
  • Drive product improvements based on real-world deployment insights

What they're looking for

  • Software engineering and architecture
  • Integration engineering (CAD, CFD, FEM tools)
  • Full-stack development
  • Problem-solving in unstructured environments
  • Adaptability and self-direction
  • Communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Mission-critical systems experience
  • Aerospace or defense domain knowledge (preferred)
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Istari Digital

Istari Digital builds digital platforms that integrate complex engineering workflows for aerospace and defense organizations. The company is hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to be embedded at customer sites, writing production code and architecting system integrations that solve mission-critical technical problems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about a time you solved a complex technical problem in an ambiguous or unstructured environment. How did you approach it?
  • Describe your experience integrating disparate engineering tools or workflows. What were the challenges?
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