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Forward Deployed Engineer - Clearance Required

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$146,000–$253,000Tacoma, WAHybrid

The Forward Deployed Engineer supports I Corps by building and iterating on the SHEPRD application in close collaboration with Soldiers and mission users.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$146K–$253KAbove the median

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales (not covered)
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations

Travel Required, amount not stated

Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • React
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • EKS
  • AWS GovCloud
  • Azure Government

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Company size: About 1,001–5,000 people17%
  • Company stage: Later private32%
  • Hybrid34%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Translate Soldier and mission-user needs into technical solutions for the SHEPRD application.
  • Implement, test, deploy, and maintain application features, enhancements, and fixes.
  • Troubleshoot the application and provide direct technical support to operational users.
  • Train and mentor Soldiers and other users on the application.

What you’ll bring

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Experience building web applications with JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Experience developing backend services with a server-side framework such as Node.js.
  • Experience with relational databases, schema design, and query optimization.

About LMI

LMI delivers consulting, technology platforms, and mission systems to U.S. federal agencies across defense, space, homeland security, healthcare, and intelligence.

Private Late · 2000–5000 people

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$146,000–$253,000
Pay details

Target salary range is $146,000-253,000

Location
Tacoma, WA
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
Onsite at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in a hybrid format is preferred; candidates interested in travel may apply.
Travel
Travel required, amount not stated

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