Forward Deployed Engineer

Company: Understanding Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Forward Deployed Engineer – Defence Tech

A well-funded, high-growth tech company building AI and software for autonomous systems, working at the intersection of engineering and real-world deployment.

What Will I Be Doing:

  • Travel to customer sites (UK and globally) to understand user needs
  • Deploy and integrate software into real-world environments
  • Write code to connect data sources and solve customer-specific challenges
  • Test and work with autonomous and robotic systems in the field
  • Gather user feedback and iterate quickly on implementations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AI/ML, networking, robotics)
  • Contribute to product improvements based on real-world usage

What we’re looking for:

  • A degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site in varied environments
  • Willingness to get security clearance

What’s in it for me?

  • Competitive salary of £70,000 – £130,000 dependent on experience + meaningful equity
  • 7% pension contribution, private health and dental insurance, free daily meals etc.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026