Quindar

Forward Deployed Engineer

Quindar
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2 days ago
Washington, DC, USA +2 moreMid Level

Base Salary

$155k - $175k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Configure and deploy software in customer environments while ensuring reliability and performance across complex workflows.
  • Troubleshoot issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend systems.
  • Travel to customer sites and embed with operations teams to build technical relationships.
  • Prototype products and iterate quickly using live customer data and direct customer feedback.
  • Represent customer needs in product discussions and translate field insights into roadmap priorities, solutions, and integrations.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to turn successful prototypes into production code.
  • Develop repeatable integration playbooks and maintain documentation and training resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of software engineering experience focused on customer-facing roles.
  • Proven experience building, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments.
  • Proficiency in Python; TypeScript, Java, or similar experience is a plus.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Amp, and ChatGPT to build software.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; databases; and Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong product sense, and the ability to work in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator are preferred.
  • Active US Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level is required.
  • Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO with a requirement to take 15 days off, plus most US federal government holidays.
  • Quarterly mental health and wellness benefits.
  • Comprehensive health insurance with 100% employee coverage and family coverage.
  • 4% 401(k) matching.
  • Annual company offsite.
  • The role offers direct impact on customer space missions within a small, evolving team.

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Forward Deployed
Quindar

About Quindar

51-200 employees

Quindar builds cloud-native software for spacecraft analysis, testing, and mission operations, replacing fragmented ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven platform. Delivered as a hosted service, it serves satellite operators and constellation programs seeking to streamline and automate mission control. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, the privately held company focuses on scaling multi-mission procedures and operations across fleets.

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