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Job description
Residency
All applicants must currently reside in the United States
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission-driven data solutions in support of U.S. Army modernization efforts. This position is remote, with possibility of travel to client sites as required to support mission delivery and stakeholder engagement.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of mission operations, data engineering, and AI-enabled decision support. You will collaborate directly with Army stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable Foundry-based solutions that drive real-world impact. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest Foundry platform features as we modernize and enhance the client’s data pipelines and ontology. This is an opportunity to work on complex national security challenges while shaping how advanced data platforms and AI capabilities are delivered to the warfighter.
You will join a high-performing, mission-focused team that values ownership, technical excellence, and measurable outcomes. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to directly support national defense priorities, this role offers both flexibility and meaningful impact.
What you will do
Collaborate remotely with Army stakeholders to understand operational workflows and mission challenges
Translate mission requirements into scalable Foundry ontologies, pipelines, and operational applications
Ingest and manage data from multiple Army systems and data sources within Foundry
Design and deliver decision-support tools and analytics using Foundry’s Workshop, applying UI/UX best practices
Rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions in partnership with SMEs and product leads
Conduct gap analysis between current-state capabilities and future-state mission needs
What you need to have
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, software development, or platform engineering
Experience working with enterprise data platforms, specifically Palantir Foundry or Vantage
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data transformation frameworks
Experience integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple systems
Ability to operate independently in a remote, distributed team environment
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What we'd like you to have
Direct experience deploying solutions within Palantir Foundry
Experience building operational applications and workflow-based tools
Experience in agile / SAFe delivery environments
Pay transparency
Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, software development, or platform engineering
Experience working with enterprise data platforms, specifically Palantir Foundry or Vantage
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data transformation frameworks
Experience integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple systems
Ability to operate independently in a remote, distributed team environment
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborate remotely with Army stakeholders to understand operational workflows and mission challenges
Translate mission requirements into scalable Foundry ontologies, pipelines, and operational applications
Ingest and manage data from multiple Army systems and data sources within Foundry
Design and deliver decision-support tools and analytics using Foundry’s Workshop, applying UI/UX best practices
Rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions in partnership with SMEs and product leads
Conduct gap analysis between current-state capabilities and future-state mission needs
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Worksite address
workfromhome, VA, 22107, US
Who can apply
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