Forward Deployed Engineer

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. LMI is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors.

LMI is seeking a skilled Forward Deployed Engineer in the Washington, DC region. Successful Forward Deployed Engineers demonstrate competency in integrating advanced technologies into existing business processes, building new functionality, ensuring successful software deployments, and working closely with customers. This role requires a combination of technical skills, strong communication, and the ability to quickly turn ideas into production‑caliber code.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen. The role will work as part of the Sales Engineering team and engage directly with customers on‑site, in a hybrid format, or remotely, as required by each customer, including the potential for occasional short‑term travel to customer locations across the United States.

• Work closely with customers to integrate the LIGER GenAI platform into their existing business processes.
• Build new functionalities and enhancements within the LIGER platform to meet specific customer needs.
• Ensure successful deployment and initial configuration of the LIGER platform, supporting customers for 60‑180 days post‑sale before transitioning the deployment to a long‑term project team.
• Engage directly with customers in various formats, including in‑person, hybrid, or remote work as required by the customer.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept demonstrations to showcase LIGER’s capabilities and its value to potential and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the LIGER platform’s capabilities and limitations to guide solution development.
• Provide technical consulting, guidance, and support throughout the integration and deployment phases.
• Rapidly build new features into or around LIGER’s core platform to meet customer‑specific needs and feedback, working closely with the core product team to integrate new features into the product.
• Document and communicate customer requirements and feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with customer priorities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Travel occasionally to customer locations within the United States for direct engagements and support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including product management, engineering, and support to deliver seamless solutions to customers.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL.
• Hands‑on experience with LLMs, NLP, and related AI technologies solving real problems.
• Proven experience working with the MEAN stack and full‑stack development in Type Script.
• Experience with Angular and developing web applications.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, specifically with Git Lab.
• Familiarity with cloud computing deployment models, especially AWS Gov Cloud and/or working within a DoD or federal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate software solutions with existing business processes, including interacting effectively with APIs.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and security principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives from government and industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness and availability for occasional travel based on project requirements.

• Active Secret clearance or Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Proven ability to work quickly and independently as part of a small team of engineers to deliver high‑quality, tailored solutions.
• Experience in sales…