# Forward Deployed Engineer > Rockstar · Huntsville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description Rockstar is recruiting for a mobile-first digital product studio that turns ideas into extraordinary experiences. They are a team of dynamic and savvy professionals who know how to create killer digital products. Our lean structure and remote team mean we can move fast while still delivering top-notch technology and design. ### The Role The software doesn't just get handed off, it gets deployed into some of the most complex engineering environments in aerospace and defense. As a **Forward Deployed Engineer**, you'll be embedded directly inside customer organizations, operating as part of their team while remaining tightly connected to the product and engineering core. This is **not a support role**. You are a **builder**. You'll write real code, architect integrations, and solve hard problems that emerge at the intersection of digital engineering workflows and mission-critical operations. The challenges you'll tackle require the **instincts of a strong software engineer** and the **adaptability** of someone who thrives in unstructured environments. Challenges like connecting CAD, CFD, FEM pipelines to the platform; unlocking cross-discipline and cross-clearance collaboration; enabling organizations to actually use the tools in which they've invested. You'll work alongside **Program Managers** who are embedded in the same customer environments. They carry the program context and stakeholder relationships while you **own the technical execution**. Together, you operate as a unit capable of handling almost anything a customer throws at you. The best Forward Deployed Engineers make the product smarter, not just the customers happier. ### What You'll Do ### Onsite Technical Delivery - **Embed with customer engineering teams** to understand their workflows, data environments, and technical constraints - **Architect and build software solutions** that integrate the platform into existing digital engineering ecosystems (CAD, CFD, FEM, simulation pipelines, and related toolchains) - **Serve as the primary technical interface** for the customer – not just answering questions, but proactively identifying where our software can drive more value ### Software Development - **Develop, test, and maintain integrations** and workflow solutions following modern software engineering practices - **Write clean, maintainable code** that can be productized or reused across customer deployments - **Contribute to internal tooling and documentation** that scales your knowledge across the team ### Feedback Loop to Product - **Translate field experience into actionable product insights** — you are one of the clearest signals on what customers actually need - **Participate in internal engineering reviews**, architecture discussions, and roadmap planning - **Help develop proposals and technical approaches** for new customer opportunities ### Qualifications ### Required - **Strong software engineering fundamentals** — you write production-quality code and can defend your architectural decisions - **Hands-on experience with digital engineering toolchains**: CAD, CFD, FEM, or related simulation and modeling environments - **Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments** without a lot of hand-holding - **Ability to work on-site with customers** in a U.S. defense or aerospace context (**clearance eligibility required**; active clearance a strong plus) - **U.S. citizenship required** ### Preferred - Experience **integrating engineering software** into larger data or workflow platforms - Background in **aerospace, defense**, or other systems-engineering-heavy industries - Exposure to **Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)** or digital thread / digital twin concepts - Exposure to or direct experience with **advanced CAD, CFD, or FEM tools** ### Why This Role The engineers who do this job well become some of the **most technically well-rounded people in the industry**. You'll see how large, complex organizations actually work — not just the happy path. You'll build things that get used immediately. And because you're reporting into the **Customer Success org** (not a sales or account team), your **career trajectory stays technical**. You'll also have the team behind you: regular syncs, access to internal engineering resources, and a clear path to influence the product you're deploying. ### About the Client The client is a digital engineering software company building **open, scalable infrastructure for engineering data**. Their platform lets customers simply and securely integrate engineering models across disciplines, organizations, and security levels — whether they're designing prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems. ### Core Values - **Focus is rewarded.** Finish is remembered. - **Facts are friendly.** Even when they are not fun. - **Fellowship is fundamental.** Make others successful. ### Salary Range - **$143,000 - $165,000 a year** We may use **artificial intelligence (AI) tools** to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but **do not replace human judgment**. Final hiring decisions are ultimately **made by humans**. 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