Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2025. AnySignal scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company
AnySignal is developing the next generation of RF products and services for some of the most demanding space and defense missions. We’re building a flexible, high-performance platform that’s easy to deploy, monitor, and scale - enabling customers to bring advanced radio technologies to life faster than ever before.
The Role
We are looking for a versatile Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. This role is a hybrid of network, customer success, forward deployment, embedded systems, and software engineering. You will play a critical role in installing embedded devices at customer sites to facilitate advanced space missions, managing data flow through software-defined radios (SDRs), and ensuring robust performance of network systems.
Responsibilities
Install and configure embedded devices at customer sites.
Provide technical support and guidance to customers during installation and deployment processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of RF technologies with customer systems.
Develop and maintain networking protocols and software for embedded Linux, cloud, and lab environments.
Ensure the reliability and performance of network systems in terrestrial and space applications.
Implement and manage containerized services for network operations.
Provide feedback on architecture, design, and code to ensure software systems meet requirements.
Contribute to the instrumentation and optimization of communication software.
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of experience in developing software for Linux-based systems.
Expertise in C++, C, and/or Python.
Experience with GNURadio.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.).
Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF technologies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
Proven ability to write production-quality code.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams effectively.
Knowledge of digital signal processing and embedded systems.
Formal education in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Compensation
Expected Base Salary Range: $130-200k
In order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For additional information on ITAR, please seek further details.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
AnySignal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing an accessible hiring process for all candidates.
AnySignal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.