Omnisent

FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER (f/m/d)

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About the role

Founded in 2025, Omnisent is a Munich-based defense technology company developing fully autonomous, Counter-UAS system. We are a small, high-output team from Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, and BCG united by a mission to redefine modern airspace security.

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We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to own the technical relationship with our customers on the ground – embedding directly with defense and government customers to integrate, adapt, and evolve OmniDome in real operational environments.

Own the technical relationship with customers in the field, acting as the primary engineering point of contact on-site

Integrate OmniDome with customer systems and infrastructure, incl. C2 platforms, and existing sensors

Rapidly build and adapt software tools and configurations to solve customer-specific problems in the field

Translate operational feedback and requirements from the field directly into product and engineering priorities

Debug and resolve technical issues on-site, working directly with hardware, software, and ML teams back at HQ

Travel to customer sites, including active operational environments, to support deployments and integrations

Continuously improve OmniDome based on firsthand exposure to real-world deployment conditions

Qualifikation

Strong software engineering background – comfortable writing and debugging production-quality code

Experience working directly with customers in a technical capacity (integration, solutions engineering, or similar)

Comfortable operating with ambiguity, in the field, without a rigid playbook

Strong communication skills – able to translate between customer needs and internal engineering priorities

Willingness to travel extensively, including to demanding or contested environments

EU work authorization

Bonus:

Experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar customer-facing technical role

Background in defense, government, or other high-stakes operational environments

Experience integrating software with hardware or sensor systems in the field

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive cash comp, along with virtual stock options, that reflect your experience and the value you bring

Accelerated Learning & Growth: Join a fast-paced environment where you'll take on real responsibility, overcome meaningful challenges, and grow alongside a driven team

Make a Real Impact: Play a key role in shaping Omnisent's journey and contribute directly to the success of the company

In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about your personal interests, what drives you, why this role feels like the right fit, and most importantly, why Omnisent.

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Technology & IT API integration Writing Forward Deployed Engineer remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER (f/m/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Omnisent?
  3. Which of API integration, Writing and Forward have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Writing and Forward.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER (f/m/d) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Writing and Forward, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Omnisent needs from this hire.

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