Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

Forward Deployed Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Los Angeles, CAEmployment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: 170-220 + equity depending on experience.Position OverviewWe are building advanced sensing infrastructure designed to close critical intelligence gaps across the world's oceans.Our technology transforms maritime vessels into a distributed sensing network using edge compute systems deployed in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. These systems process large volumes of data directly at the edge to deliver real-time maritime domain awareness.We are seeking a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our distributed sensor fleet as soon as it is installed on vessels. While technicians handle physical installation, this role is responsible for the remote setup, orchestration, and continuous operation of complex edge systems deployed across a global fleet.You will build the infrastructure that allows newly installed, offline systems to automatically connect via satellite communications, configure onboard sensors, and integrate into a larger intelligence network. This role goes beyond traditional cloud infrastructure - you will debug remote hardware interfaces, optimize data flows across satellite networks, and build automation that keeps edge systems reliable even when connectivity, weather, and power conditions are unpredictable.Key ResponsibilitiesRemote Provisioning & OrchestrationBuild and manage automated provisioning pipelines that remotely configure edge nodes immediately after physical installationEnable systems to activate satellite connectivity, configure sensors, and integrate into the broader network with minimal manual interventionDevelop zero-touch or low-touch deployment workflows for distributed edge infrastructureEdge-to-Cloud InfrastructureDesign and maintain the infrastructure that connects distributed maritime edge systems with cloud backends (AWS or GCP)Ensure reliable telemetry, monitoring, and system management across globally distributed nodesSatellite Network OptimizationArchitect networking solutions capable of handling variable satellite connectivityImplement technologies such as VPNs, SD-WAN, and tools like Tailscale or WireGuard to reliably transport telemetry, video streams, and RF dataOver-the-Air System ManagementDevelop secure and resilient deployment systems to push software updates, AI models, and configuration changes to remote nodesEnsure OTA updates can occur without disrupting system stability or rendering devices inoperableRemote Troubleshooting & System ReliabilityServe as the escalation point for diagnosing issues affecting remote edge nodesDebug Linux systems, container failures, networking issues, and hardware/software integration problems from remote environmentsBuild systems designed to remain operational despite unreliable connectivity or power disruptionsRequired QualificationsLinux & Systems ExpertiseDeep hands-on experience with Linux systems administrationStrong proficiency with bash scripting and systemdExperience managing headless Linux systems in production environmentsProgrammingStrong experience using Python 3 for automation, tooling, and infrastructure managementNetworking FundamentalsSolid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologiesExperience working with constrained or unusual networking environments such as satellite networks or CGNATContainerizationExperience working with containerized environments such as DockerResilience Engineering MindsetAbility to design infrastructure assuming unreliable networks, intermittent power, and unpredictable hardware behaviorPreferred QualificationsVideo & Streaming SystemsExperience working with video pipelines or streaming technologies such as RTSP, WebRTC, GStreamer, or FFmpegEdge Hardware & SensorsExperience working with edge devices such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar platformsFamiliarity with sensors including GPS, IMU, radar, or telemetry systemsRobotics InfrastructureFamiliarity with Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) and bi-directional data architecturesRF & Signal ProcessingExperience with Software Defined Radios (SDR), GNU Radio, or RF telemetry processingMaritime Data SystemsFamiliarity with maritime protocols such as AIS (Automatic Identification System) or NMEA dataWhy JoinMission-driven work supporting maritime intelligence and global securityUnique technical challenges involving edge computing, satellite networks, RF systems, and distributed sensingHigh-autonomy startup environment with the opportunity to shape core infrastructureCompetitive salary, equity, and benefits

Created: 2026-04-02