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CyRAD Solutions

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

CyRAD Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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About the job Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

We are building the Decision-Making Engine of the 21st Century to ensure the US maintains overwhelming military advantages. This is a chance to join a team of warfighters and high-velocity builders dedicated to transforming national security at the speed of conflict.

We seek engineers who are driven by impact, autonomy, and the mission to deliver asymmetric advantage.

The Role: Defining Capability

As a Founding Forward Deployed Mission Engineer, you don't just write code; you define capability. You are embedded with end-users, designing, building, and deploying full-stack, mission-critical solutions in the field.

Your Mandate

- Solve in the Field: Work directly with operators to diagnose pain points and ship rapid solutions.

- Build & Abstract: Evolve successful field demos into reusable, core platform components.

- Own the Outcome: Scope ambiguous problems and deliver end-to-end, high-value product demos.

We Seek: High-Velocity Builders

* Engineering Proficiency: Strong foundational skills in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Typescript.

* Systems Design: Experience developing complex, scalable, customer-facing systems.

* Full Stack Experience: Experience with React-based frameworks (Next.js, Vite).

* Secure Deployment: Familiarity with DevSecOps and the Authority to Operate (ATO) process.

* Bias to Action: Reduce uncertainty through decisive, rapid execution and radical ownership.

* Practical experience with reinforcement learning (RL) or ML model development.

Location & Clearance

* Location: DMV - Washington DC Metro Area - Hybrid / Remote / Moderate Travel.

* Security: US Citizen with ability to obtain a clearance. Active Secret or TS/SCI preferred.