Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Rivet is an American company developing hardened systems for industrial workforces and defense personnel. In an era when skilled workers are retiring and global competition demands data-driven action, we aim to multiply the effectiveness of every individual. We stand for renewed frontline grit, elevated for decisive outcomes in all environments.

Technicians, maintainers, first responders, engineers, and trade specialists. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. They embody the hard work, meritocratic values, and ingenuity that drives western prosperity. Yet they're forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.

The front lines can't win when they are in last place for new technologies. Rivet exists to reset priorities.

Whether they build our vehicles, maintain our infrastructure, or defend our civilization, our working heroes deserve tools that withstand the weight they carry. Rivet is delivering new capabilities where they matter most.

We are committed to the people who take on the world's most challenging missions.

Role Description

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Rivet leads the deployment of customer systems. Embedded with end users, the FDE creates value where hardware, application software, enterprise architectures, and data integrations meet. This is where functional fielded performance is made real, delivery conditions are urgent, and ambiguity requires rapid, high judgement decisions.

As an FDE, you will work directly with customers to quickly understand their most significant problems. You will design and implement high-impact, mission-critical systems for frontline operators and their organizations.

Success in this role requires a commitment to meet customer-specific benchmarks and standards while introducing breakthrough capabilities. At Rivet, you will put state-of-the-art frontline technologies in the hands of people doing the world's toughest jobs.

Role Objectives

• Architect, debug, document, and deploy high impact solutions for frontline personnel
• Iterate with customer stakeholders to achieve outcomes shaped by today's practical technology constraints while anticipating new roadmap innovations
• Be a trusted customer advocate and voice for Rivet's core engineering priorities
• Drive our roadmap from the point of need – conceive new system enhancements, products, and offerings through real-world learning

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years managing DoD and/or industrial enterprise deployments of complex integrated technology solutions
• Experience with software development and implementation, Android-based system configuration, and DevOps tooling
• Professional experience with frontline teams, assets, hardware, software, and/or operations
• Background of collaborative work in startup environments, new product development, and/or advanced projects
• Active US Security Clearance or the ability to be cleared
• We are building sophisticated, controlled systems with hardware and software – you will be embedded with the team in office or at the customer point of need. Ability to travel, 35% - 70%.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to contract obligations

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $110,000 - $170,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock Options, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.