Forward Deployed Industrial Engineer, Defense Logistics AI

Forward Deployed Engineer

Tagup is a defense technology company founded at MIT that is delivering logistics decision advantage with next-generation AI. We're growing rapidly and are looking for change-makers passionate about delivering innovative technologies to solve the most challenging problems in the world's highest stakes environments. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful work that strengthens national security and contributes to the success of U.S. and allied forces. Join us in shaping the future of defense logistics for a safer tomorrow.

We're seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our growing team, where you'll deliver cutting-edge AI/ML technology to defense sector clients. Our work directly supports critical operations, requiring precision, security, and flexibility.

In this role, you'll oversee technical delivery from contract signing to deployment and ongoing use in operational environments. To succeed in this role, you'll need strong presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work closely with defense clients in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Own technical relationships with defense customers and serve as their primary point of contact
• Manage multiple contracts and deployments concurrently to ensure mission success
• Develop clear deployment plans with tasks, milestones, and resources
• Communicate deployment strategies, deliverables, and timelines across internal and external teams
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and align feature development with defense applications

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software implementation, analytics deployment, or project delivery in B2B environments
• Solid engineering background with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data structures, storage systems, and modern frameworks
• Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and willingness to take a hands-on approach
• Ability to translate technical decisions into meaningful outcomes for end users
• Effective collaborator across technical and non-technical teams in dynamic environments
• Willingness to travel as needed to support deployments and customer engagements

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $160,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with our employees' experience and qualifications. Our primary objective is to attract and retain top talent, and we firmly believe in compensating our employees fairly for their invaluable contributions.

As a rapidly expanding technology company, we extend part-ownership to all team members through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health insurance benefits, access to the company's 401K plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings!

Why Join Us

At Tagup, your work won't sit on a shelf — it will power mission-critical operations from day one. You'll join a fast-moving team where initiative is valued, collaboration is essential, and every project pushes the boundaries of AI/ML in defense. This is your chance to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of national security technology.

Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizenship: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.