Kela Technologies
FDE- LA
USA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years.
About the job
A Forward Deployed Engineer develops, integrates, fields, and optimizes Kela systems alongside end users, translating operational needs into product improvements and successful technical deployments.
What you'll do
- Work with end users to understand mission challenges and relay operational insights to Kela engineers.
- Own system development and fielding, including technical delivery, troubleshooting, test support, and continuous improvement.
- Turn business goals and program requirements into project plans, milestones, and resource allocation; drive initiatives through completion.
What they ask for
- US citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, field robotics, or technical deployment in aerospace, defense, or high-performance robotics.
- Self-sufficient technical ownership in isolated environments, with strategic communication during critical milestones.
- Hands-on experience with communication interfaces and configuring edge compute modules; proficiency in Notion, Slack, and modern configuration management tools.
Nice to have
- Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance; relevant ordnance, UAV, EOD, or fire-control experience in US or allied armed forces.
- Experience with complex software architectures, Kubernetes-based microservices, custom API gateways, dual-use technology, rapid prototyping for the Department of War, or direct-to-government fielding.
Tools
Notion, Slack, Kubernetes
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