Forward Deployed Engineer

London. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will act as a technical bridge between Spatial AI technology and customer platforms. You will take ownership of customer projects from requirements through integration, deployment, testing, and operational delivery.

What you will do

Deploy and operationalise SPAICE technology with defence, aerospace, and government customers.
Integrate perception, navigation, and autonomy software with drones, satellites, and robotic platforms.
Develop production-quality software and configure Linux-based systems.
Build deployment tooling and troubleshoot issues across applications, operating systems, networks, and hardware.
Bridge customer-built systems and products through APIs, middleware, and data pipelines.
Configure and validate systems on embedded computers and edge AI hardware.
Support flight and field trials and analyse system behaviour.

Required qualifications

M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong C++ and Python skills.
Experience integrating and deploying complex software systems.
Broad knowledge of Linux, networking, embedded systems, robotics, or hardware integration.
Ability to debug across software, operating systems, sensors, networks, and hardware.
Experience with simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or field trials.
Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
Willingness to travel to customer and test sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and impact.
Equity options
Access to premium gyms, climbing centers, and wellness programs.
Team retreats & offsites

About the company

SPAICE is building the geospatial intelligence layer for autonomous vehicles operating where GNSS is unavailable, unreliable, or denied. The company develops technology for GNSS-independent flight, orbital awareness, formation flying, and autonomous operations.