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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
50%
IT - Software
Wash, DC (Off-Site/Hybrid)•Tampa, FL (Off-Site/Hybrid)
At Bridge Defense we are reshaping how modern software meets national security challenges. We bring together deep defense expertise, innovative engineering, and privileged access to secure environments, enabling the rapid delivery of mission-critical technology for government and defense. Our work cuts through bureaucracy to provide directly impactful solutions where they’re needed most, building products that matter for national security, intelligence, and the operators on the front lines.
About the Role:
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Bridge Defense, you will bridge the gap between mission users and modern technology. You’ll work on-site with government and defense customers to deploy, customize, and support advanced software platforms; directly shaping solutions that solve the hardest national security problems.
What You’ll Do:
- Rapidly deploy, integrate, and support software in secure/field environments, collaborating closely with operators and mission users
- Translate real-world requirements into technical solutions and prototypes
- Build and automate data pipelines, integrations, and custom applications to meet evolving customer needs
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor and hands-on engineer for customer teams
- Troubleshoot issues and iterate quickly to ensure mission success
What You’ll Bring:
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or technical deployment roles
- Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
- Ability to work on-site with government users, including classified or secure environments
- Creative problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about national security
- Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
Bonus Points For:
- Experience deploying or supporting mission-critical software in field or tactical settings
- Familiarity with government/defense platforms (Palantir, TAK, AWS GovCloud, etc.)
- Prior consulting, technical customer success, or rapid prototyping experience
Why Bridge Defense?
- Work side-by-side with end users to solve critical, real-world problems
- Shape how modern software impacts national security at the ground level
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a mission-driven startup
Security Clearance:
- Current TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
About the Role:
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Bridge Defense, you will bridge the gap between mission users and modern technology. You’ll work on-site with government and defense customers to deploy, customize, and support advanced software platforms; directly shaping solutions that solve the hardest national security problems.
What You’ll Do:
- Rapidly deploy, integrate, and support software in secure/field environments, collaborating closely with operators and mission users
- Translate real-world requirements into technical solutions and prototypes
- Build and automate data pipelines, integrations, and custom applications to meet evolving customer needs
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor and hands-on engineer for customer teams
- Troubleshoot issues and iterate quickly to ensure mission success
What You’ll Bring:
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or technical deployment roles
- Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
- Ability to work on-site with government users, including classified or secure environments
- Creative problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about national security
- Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
Bonus Points For:
- Experience deploying or supporting mission-critical software in field or tactical settings
- Familiarity with government/defense platforms (Palantir, TAK, AWS GovCloud, etc.)
- Prior consulting, technical customer success, or rapid prototyping experience
Why Bridge Defense?
- Work side-by-side with end users to solve critical, real-world problems
- Shape how modern software impacts national security at the ground level
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a mission-driven startup
Security Clearance:
- Current TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
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