Forward Deployed Full Stack Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Forward Deployed Full Stack Engineer with Security Clearance
Forward Deployed Full Stack Engineer

Location:

Hybrid ~3x/wk | Groton, CT or Suitland, MD
Clearance:
Active U.S. Secret Clearance Required

Employment Type:

Full-time, salaried, with full benefits The Company & Mission:
Join a mission-driven defense technology company at the forefront of maritime domain awareness and national security innovation. This team is building next-generation platforms that combine artificial intelligence, advanced sensor systems, and real-time data processing to support critical U.S. defense operations. The organization operates with a flat structure, empowering engineers to work directly with leadership and take full ownership of high-impact systems.

You’ll collaborate across hardware, software, and mission teams to deliver solutions that are actively deployed in operational environments. This is an opportunity to work on real-world systems that directly impact warfighter capabilities — including AI-powered platforms integrated with sonar data and edge-deployed sensor networks. What This Role is All About:
As a Forward Deployed Full Stack Engineer, you will work directly with end users and mission stakeholders in operational environments. This is a highly hands-on role combining software engineering, system integration, and field problem-solving. You will own systems end-to-end and ensure they perform reliably in mission-critical conditions. You will build and deploy full-stack applications, integrate real-time and batch data pipelines, and deliver solutions that operate effectively in real-world environments.

This is not a traditional software role — you will be expected to operate close to the mission, solve real-world problems quickly, and take full ownership of outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing:
• Build and maintain full-stack application components, including user-facing interfaces and backend services

• Develop responsive, high-performance UIs using modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Type Script)

• Implement and integrate real-time data feeds using technologies such as WebGPU

• Design and optimize data models using PostgreSQL and Apache Iceberg

• Modify and maintain real-time data pipelines using MQTT and Redpanda

• Build and support batch/offline data pipelines using Dagster

• Integrate machine learning models and algorithms into production applications

• Collaborate directly with customers and mission stakeholders to solve real-world operational challenges

• Improve local development environments and CI/CD pipelines using modern tooling (e.g., Git Hub Actions)

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in live deployment environments

What You Bring:

• Strong full-stack engineering experience across frontend and backend systems

• Expertise in Type Script and modern frontend development (React, Next.js)

• Experience building APIs using Node.js, GraphQL, and/or REST

• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL)

• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Working knowledge of Python

• Experience building and maintaining production-grade systems with a focus on performance and reliability

• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with IoT devices, sensors, or edge systems

• Background in digital signal processing (DSP)

• Experience with geospatial systems or GIS

• Familiarity working within monorepos

• Prior experience in defense, national security, or mission-critical environments Benefits:
• Equity participation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage