Own customer deployments for Navy and defense manufacturing programs, serving as the bridge between Gecko’s robotics and AI platform and customer outcomes. Lead cross-functional product, design, and engineering teams from problem definition through implementation, manage executive and technical stakeholder relationships, translate data into strategic recommendations, and drive successful adoption across foundries, forges, and manufacturers. The role requires up to 50% travel and U.S.-person eligibility for export-controlled and government-system access.

The Forward Deployed Engineer solves problems for customers, creates solutions, and drives impact through innovative approaches in a collaborative environment. They require strong technical knowledge and a focus on growth and problem-solving.

Design end-to-end product experiences at the intersection of manufacturing, robotics, and physical AI. Conduct field research at customer plants, translate insights into scalable product concepts, prototype solutions (including code), collaborate with engineers and strategists, and iterate based on real-world use to improve workflows, throughput, and safety.