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Forward Deployed Engineer/Solution Architect - Clearance Required

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$145,000–$250,000Washington, DC

The Forward Deployed Engineer integrates and extends LMI’s LIGER GenAI platform for government customers, supporting deployments from proof of concept through initial post-sale implementation.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$145K–$250KAbove 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
  2. Proof of concept
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations

Travel Required, amount not stated

Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • LLMs
  • NLP
  • MEAN Stack
  • TypeScript
  • Angular
  • Docker
  • GitLab
  • AWS GovCloud

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Company size: About 1,001–5,000 people17%
  • Covers pre-sales24%
  • Company stage: Later private32%
  • Covers proofs of concept39%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Integrate LIGER into customer business processes and deploy the platform.
  • Build customer-specific features and enhancements for LIGER.
  • Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations and provide technical consulting.
  • Support customers for 60–180 days after sale, then transition deployments to long-term teams.

What you’ll bring

  • Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Advanced Python proficiency and extensive PostgreSQL experience.
  • Hands-on experience solving problems with LLMs, NLP, and related AI technologies.
  • Full-stack TypeScript experience with the MEAN stack and Angular.

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
$145,000–$250,000
Pay details

Target salary range: $145,000 - $250,000

Location
Washington, DC
Remote work restrictions
Customer-dependent: on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Travel
Travel required, amount not stated

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