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Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst/ Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
…engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design…
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Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst/ Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
…engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design…
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ServiceNow Developer Technical Transformation Consultant (TS SCI w/ polygraph Required)
Deloitte
Rosslyn, VA
Active TS/SCI security clearance with an active polygraph
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PMO Analyst Finance Managed Services Consultant
Deloitte
Rosslyn, VA
…global business services agendas and strategies. You will work with leading-class teams and solutions, helping clients navigate challenging environments, market uncertainty, technology…
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2027 Kill Chain Modeling and Simulation Engineer
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.
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Lead Cyber Security Engineer
The MITRE Corporation
Fort Meade, MD
Lead Cybersecurity Engineers work as a member or leader of a team of experts who work closely with operational forces to understand their mission and identify ways to leverage technology…
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Business Development and Growth Manager
Everwatch
Remote, United States
- $76.92 to $86.53 USD / hour
…executing capture and proposal efforts, across Everwatch’s portfolio. The successful candidate will lead business development activities throughout the opportunity life cycle, with a focus…
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2027 Kill Chain Modeling and Simulation Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA · Huntsville, AL · Chantilly, VA · Colorado Springs, CO
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.
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UX/UI Designer 3
IDS International
Fort Meade, MD
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
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Daily Operations Manager - GEOINT Operations Support
LEIDOS, INC.
St. Louis, MO
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain approval for a polygraph.
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Financial Management Budget Specialist III
Chenega Corporation
Washington
Identify issues, recommend solutions, and aid and advice associated with acquisition management of the Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio
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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Arlington, VA · Seattle, WA · Herndon, VA
…start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS…
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Technology Integration Lead
Peraton
Reston, VA
Peraton's Space sector is seeking a cleared Technology Integration Lead to serve as the operational and strategic core of the CTO office. This is a full-time position based in Reston, VA…
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Financial Management Budget Specialist III
Cyberstar, LLC
Washington, DC
Identify issues, recommend solutions, and aid and advice associated with acquisition management of the Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio
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Focal Plane Engineer
SAIC
Chantilly, VA
…strategically proactive. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The Focal Plane Engineer directly supports the GPOC overseeing the design and…
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USAF Consulting Director
Arena Technical Resources, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
The Engagement Lead works in close partnership with another
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Tracking Architecture Performance Department, Section Manager
The Aerospace Corpor
Colorado Springs, CO
- $147,600 to $221,400 USD / year
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph and/or special programs access.
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Technical Service Delivery / Project Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph
GD Information Technology, Inc.
United States
Lead multiple concurrent cloud/M365, identity, EUC/VDI, AI, data, application, observability, automation, cybersecurity, network, ServiceNow, and service-improvement projects from approved…
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Technical Service Delivery / Project Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph
GD Information Technology, Inc.
United States
Lead multiple concurrent cloud/M365, identity, EUC/VDI, AI, data, application, observability, automation, cybersecurity, network, ServiceNow, and service-improvement projects from approved…
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Technical Service Delivery / Project Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph
GD Information Technology, Inc.
United States
Lead multiple concurrent cloud/M365, identity, EUC/VDI, AI, data, application, observability, automation, cybersecurity, network, ServiceNow, and service-improvement projects from approved…
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Signals Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis
Fort Meade, MD
US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at time of application
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ServiceNow Solutions Analyst
CACI International
Denver, CO
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
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Tracking Architecture Performance Department, Section Manager
The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA · Huntsville, AL · Chantilly, VA · Colorado Springs, CO
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph and/or special programs access.
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Engineer Principal – Embedded Software
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO · Westminster, CO · Broomfield, CO
…Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated…
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Portfolio Analysis and Integration Specialist
Peraton
Bethesda, MD
…baselines. Duties may include providing research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance. Employees may also support business process improvements or systems…

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering

Arlington, VA, United States
Seattle, WA, United States
Herndon, VA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

A Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (Principal FDE) embeds across multiple strategic enterprise customers to define the technical strategy and engineering standards for AI-powered production systems at scale. Principal FDEs write production-grade software, set the technical direction for complex multi-workstream engagements, and create the reusable architectures, patterns, and engineering mechanisms that scale the entire FDE practice - combining the technical depth of an AWS Principal SDE with the strategic influence required to deliver transformational customer business outcomes.

Principal FDEs independently lead software delivery across an organization. They drive clarity where neither the business problem nor technology strategy is well defined. They solve problems with non-technical solutions such as process improvement, culture changes, or staffing and training. They set the standard for engineering excellence, handle escalations, and drive closure with peers, Directors, and stakeholders. They are force multipliers whose impact extends well beyond any single engagement.

This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities Define technical strategy across engagements.

Set the technical direction for the most complex, highest-stakes customer AI programs. Be a key influencer for strategic decisions, bringing technology and industry context to business decisions. Make architecture decisions that span multiple workstreams, services, and organizational boundaries. Requires up to 25% travel.

Build production AI systems and reference architectures.

Design and build the foundational architectures - multi-agent orchestration frameworks, enterprise-grade retrieval systems, decision intelligence platforms - that become the template for future engagements. Tackle intrinsically hard problems, acquiring expertise as needed. Solve problems that are significantly complex not only because of technical complexity. Remain hands-on, focusing time on code and code reviews that have the most impact.

Own production excellence at scale.

Define the operational standards, evaluation frameworks, and production readiness criteria for AI systems across the FDE practice. Establish mechanisms that ensure AI systems remain healthy across all active engagements.

Accelerate customer transformation at the portfolio level.

Identify systemic opportunities to expand AI adoption across multiple customer organizations. Create accelerators, reference architectures, and reusable platforms that reduce time-to-value. Influence AWS product roadmaps based on patterns observed across customers.

Raise the bar for the practice.

Define engineering excellence standards for the FDE organization. Guide the career growth of the most senior technical talent. Participate in performance evaluations and advocate for the careers of others. Help the Principal Engineering community grow through internal reviews, interviews, and promotion assessments. Represent the FDE practice to AWS VP-level leadership and customer C-suite executives. Drive hiring bar and calibration for the FDE job family.

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10047 Basic qualifications

10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience leading the design and architecture of large-scale production systems in customer-facing or enterprise environments
Experience building production AI or ML platforms used across multiple products or customers
Experience with enterprise-scale agentic workflows, multi-agent orchestration, or AI system governance
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above Preferred qualifications
Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
Experience in executive level engagement with SVP/VP/C-Suite
Master's degree or above in computer science or equivalent
Experience creating reusable architectures or platforms adopted across an organization
Experience defining technical strategy and engineering standards as a principal engineer or tech lead influencing multi-team decisions
Experience influencing product roadmaps through engineering insights

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually

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