Forward-Deployed Solution Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead URZA deployments end-to-end at customer sites in DoW and military operating environments
• Configure URZA for specific customer missions and Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Integrate URZA with third-party C2 systems, sensors, software APIs, and external data sources
• Conduct customer technical reviews and operator training
• Build reusable engagement scaffolding including runbooks, ConOps templates, and integration playbooks
• Mentor mid-level Solution Engineers

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with significant customer-facing or forward-deployed work
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust
• Advanced Linux fluency
• Deep networking knowledge (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, routing) and field debugging skills
• Demonstrated deployment experience in DoW, military, or comparable operational environments
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with autonomous systems or unmanned vehicles (UAS, UGV, USV, UUV)
• Experience with tactical C2 systems (TAK, Cursor-on-Target, Link 16) or pub-sub middleware (Zenoh, DDS)
• Experience integrating sensors, third-party APIs, or external data feeds
• Prior experience in defense, autonomy, or robotics companies
• Active security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus equity
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible time off and generous PTO
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) and Federal holidays
• Free One Medical membership

About the Company

NODA is a veteran-owned Series A defense technology company building the orchestration layer for autonomous unmanned systems. Our platform, URZA, coordinates fleets of heterogeneous vehicles across air, sea, and land for defense and intelligence customers.