Fwd Deployed AI Engineer

About The Role

We’re looking for Forward Deployed Engineers to develop and deploy AI solutions inside one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. You’ll work directly with our executives, engineers, and customers to understand how we design, manufacture, and ship products and how we can improve our internal operations and processes.

This role sits at the intersection of AI, aerospace engineering, regulatory compliance, and customer fleet operations. You’ll own deployments from end-to-end and spend time with our subsidiaries building them. You’ll also reverse-engineer components, navigate fragmented technical data, and help us more efficiently ship FAA-approved PMA parts into complex fleet environments.

This role is for you if: You are extremely ambitious, intelligent, and proficient at AI software development You move quickly, make pragmatic engineering decisions, and optimize for reliability You want ownership of real aviation business impact and can perform under pressure You have the experience and judgement to scope projects yourself You enjoy in-office work and work travel What You’ll Do Own AI deployments end-to-end , from conception to sustainment Make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs under strict real-world manufacturing constraints and tight timeframes.

Partner closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and product development teams to rebuild our internal processes Who You Are Minimum 1 year of experience building and owning production hardware/systems in aerospace manufacturing, high-growth aviation engineering, or similarly demanding MRO environments. Proven ability to debug complex mechanical or avionics failures in field or production environments.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with engineers and executives EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science Minimum 1 year of experience designing, deploying and supporting hardware or software systems in live manufacturing, engineering or MRO environments, including responsibility for troubleshooting and fixing them after release.

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation engineering or aerospace MRO environments preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES: Proven ability to debug complex mechanical, electrical or electronic failures in field or production environments. Ability to scope projects independently and make sound engineering decisions under pressure and tight timelines.

Strong communication skills and the ability to earn the trust of both engineers and executives. Willingness to work in the office and travel regularly.