Forward Deployed Engineer/Solution Architect - Clearance Required
$145,000–$250,000 year
HybridWashington, United States or Tysons, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Integrate the LIGER GenAI platform into customer business processes and build new functionalities to meet specific needs. Ensure successful deployment and initial configuration of the platform, supporting customers for 60-180 days post-sale before transitioning to a long-term project team. Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to showcase capabilities and provide technical consulting throughout integration phases. Engage directly with customers in-person, hybrid, or remotely as required, occasionally traveling to locations across the United States. Document customer requirements and feedback to guide continuous product improvement. Work collaboratively with internal product and engineering teams to deliver seamless solutions. This role supports the Sales Engineering team within LMI, a digital solutions provider accelerating government impact with mission-ready AI for federal agencies in defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance
- 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 typescript
- Experience with Angular and developing web applications
- Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab
- Familiarity with cloud computing deployment models, especially AWS GovCloud and/or working within a DoD or federal environment
- Demonstrated ability to integrate software solutions with existing business processes, including the ability to interact 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
- Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- 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 engineering within the federal government sector, with a deep understanding of federal customers' unique challenges and requirements
- Expertise in developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and fostering long-term customer partnerships
- Ability to clearly communicate the value and benefits of technical solutions to non-technical audiences
- Ability to provide strategic input on product enhancements and development based on market trends and customer feedback
- Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability management concepts
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and utilizing tools such as GitLab
- Familiarity with container orchestration engines such as Kubernetes (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift)
- Proficiency with MCP Server and experience building MCP tools
- Hands-on experience in containerizing applications
- Strong background in Unix/Linux operating systems
- High energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to effectively interact with senior executives from both government and industry
- Experience with leadership, management, and providing issue resolution and expert guidance to teams
- Knowledge of AWS products and capabilities, with specific experience in GovCloud environments
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