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Forward Deployed Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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Top Secret/SCI
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Los Angeles, CA (On-Site/Office)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help our client deploy their ground systems software product to their customer. In this role you would have the opportunity to work closely with satellite operating customers who are using this software platform - this is both an engineering and a product role. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Los Angeles, CA . This role can also be done out of Washington, DC, or Denver, CO .

Responsibilities and Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Python; experience with TypeScript, Java, or similar is a plus
  • Experience building software with AI tools such as Cursor, Amp, ChatGPT
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), databases, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong product sense: ability to question requirements, spot patterns, solve problems for the users
  • Bias toward action: comfortable shipping prototypes quickly and iterating
  • Adaptability and curiosity, thriving in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in customer facing Software Engineering
  • Proven track record of building, deploying, or supporting production software
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Active TS/SCI

Compensation Includes:
  • $150,000 - $175,000 *depending on experience*
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by Law

This posting opens on 10/17/25 for applicants and will remain open for at least 30 days

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group id: 10430981
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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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