Motion Recruitment

Forward Deployed Engineer / DC

We captured this posting once, on 2026-06-16, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Motion Recruitment
Location
Washington, DC
Seniority
Mid level
Experience asked for
5+ years
Pay band
Not disclosed

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-06-11 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-06-16 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

software deploymentcustomer interactionmission understandingproblem solvingfeedback gatheringcommunication skillstypescriptreactpython

From the posting

A DC startup is looking to add a Forward Deployed Engineer who will be the owner of the products they deploy to the edge. You will be working onsite in DC with mandatory travel 30-50% of the time. They are delivering mission-critical solutions, serving as a technical bridge between commercial products and the government. They're buillding hardware products that are integrated with software powered by AI in secure environments. If you hold an active TS/SCI clearance and are looking to work in a fast-paced environment, travel, and collaborate with a mission-driven team led by seasoned veterans in defense and intelligence communities, this opportunity is for you. …

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