Clarksburg, MD
Autonomous systems for defense ground vehicles
Forterra builds modular hardware and software platforms enabling self-driving land systems and robotic swarms. They serve defense and industrial customers, deploying autonomy to extend reach, survivability, and effectiveness in battlespace and logistics. This reduces risk to humans in hazardous missions while scaling operations.
Perform in-process and final inspections of electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and enclosures on the production floor. Verify compliance with IPC standards, document non-conformances, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to maintain high reliability standards for autonomous defense platforms.
Provide Tier 1 IT support across Linux, Windows, and macOS for Forterra's Enterprise Services team. Troubleshoot issues, automate tasks with scripts, manage onboarding and assets, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk and infrastructure team at Forterra, overseeing on-prem and cloud solutions, Active Directory, network/server operations, and compliance (NIST/CMMC). Requires 8+ years IT experience including 3+ years leadership, strong project management, and hands-on technical skills.
Growth Lead responsible for developing go-to-market strategies, cultivating DoW stakeholder relationships, converting pilot programs into large-scale deployments, and scaling Forterra's defense autonomy solutions across commands and program offices. Requires defense sector experience in operations, policy, or acquisition plus proven growth delivery for emerging technologies.
Senior individual contributor owning end-to-end product security for DoD autonomous systems programs. Leads RMF/ATO processes, defines security architecture and requirements for hardware/software (including air-gapped/embedded), performs threat modeling, STIG compliance, and supply-chain security.
Lead sustainment and integrated logistics support (ILS) for Forterra's autonomous ground vehicles for DoD and commercial customers. Develop product support strategies, manage spares/inventory/repairs, perform LORA/MTA/LCSP analyses, and ensure performance-based sustainment with 6+ years military logistics experience.
Technical Project Manager leading cross-functional engineering projects for autonomous battlefield systems and off-grid networking tech. Requires 4+ years technical PM experience, government customer collaboration, and expertise across Agile/Kanban/Waterfall methodologies from concept to production.
Operations Analytics Manager building and owning the end-to-end analytics stack for demand forecasting, S&OP, supply chain optimization, and costed BOM analytics. Requires 5+ years in data science or operations analytics, Python/SQL proficiency, forecasting model experience, and cross-functional partnership with leadership.
SkillBridge internship providing hands-on experience as a Field Service Representative. Support customer product readiness, perform on-site diagnostics/repairs/troubleshooting of mechanical and electronic equipment, deliver technical training, and build customer relationships. Requires military technical/maintenance background and up to 75% travel.
SkillBridge internship providing hands-on experience fabricating prototype hardware, building cable harnesses, integrating systems onto autonomous vehicle platforms, and supporting manufacturing processes for defense autonomy technology. Requires 3+ years in automotive/industrial repair and electrical troubleshooting.
Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new product launches and engineering changes in defense manufacturing. Coordinate cross-functional teams, develop quality deliverables, serve as primary customer quality liaison, and ensure compliance with AIAG, ISO 9001, and customer requirements. Requires 5+ years in quality engineering with electronics experience.
Hybrid Senior Accounting Analyst role focused on month-end close, revenue recognition, equity accounting, and building scalable financial reporting processes in NetSuite. Requires GAAP expertise and strong systems/process skills.
Senior Software Engineer on the DevOps and Tooling team building internal tools. Requires 3-5+ years experience, Rust or strong systems background, TypeScript/React, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.
Lead company-wide training programs for autonomous ground vehicle operations. Design curricula, develop materials, and manage delivery for internal personnel and external customers.
Lead end-to-end customer program execution for autonomous ground systems, owning partnerships, pilots, scaling, and mission delivery while working closely with engineering and operations teams.
Design, prototype, and field advanced RF and radar signal processing algorithms for autonomous ground vehicle EMSO products. Own end-to-end development from algorithm design through field validation.
Senior embedded engineer developing real-time C++ edge software on NVIDIA Jetson devices for electromagnetic spectrum operations, signal processing, and C2 interfaces. Owns data pipelines, protocols, and deployment from bring-up through hardware integration.
Senior Mechanical Engineer contributing to hardware integration of autonomous vehicle systems. Design, build, and validate mechanical components from prototype through production while collaborating with electrical and software teams.
Hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer designing high-reliability hardware for autonomous military and commercial vehicles. Focus on PCB/CCA design with SoCs, high-speed interfaces, power systems, and cross-functional collaboration.
Designs, develops, and deploys software for autonomous ground vehicles and robotics payloads. Integrates sensors/effectors on hardware, optimizes vehicle systems, and collaborates with teams for real-world mission deployment. Requires 3+ years experience, C/C++ proficiency, and robotics familiarity.
Develops and maintains simulation-based physics/dynamics models for ground vehicles, leads validation against real-world data, and collaborates cross-functionally. Requires 5+ years experience with Python, C++, Linux, and expertise in vehicle physics simulation preferably in Unreal Engine.
Leads Android development of ATAK plugins for tactical C2 systems in autonomous ground vehicles, architecting APIs, integrating with C++/C components via JNI, and ensuring robust networking for field operations. Requires 7+ years experience with 2+ in ATAK, deep Java/Kotlin expertise.
Supports mission operations by conducting market research, developing business cases, preparing proposals, and collaborating with product, engineering, and marketing teams for customer deployments of autonomous systems. 12-week SkillBridge internship requiring SkillBridge eligibility and 50% travel.
Deploys, operates, and troubleshoots network infrastructure including routers, switches, Linux appliances, and AWS resources for edge-deployed communications in DDIL environments. Requires 5+ years network engineering experience, Linux proficiency, IaC automation, and 50% domestic travel.
Develops compelling proposal content and business development materials like RFI responses, white papers, and capability statements for U.S. Government and defense pursuits. Translates complex technical concepts into persuasive, compliant narratives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Designs, manages, and secures AWS cloud infrastructure across multi-account environments using Terraform for autonomous vehicle platforms. Requires 3+ years AWS experience, strong IaC skills, and security focus; GovCloud/FedRAMP preferred.
Provides hands-on field support for hardware/software systems in operational environments, diagnosing issues, troubleshooting networks/Linux, and collaborating with engineering for resolutions. Requires 5+ years experience, BS in CS/engineering, strong C++/Python skills, and up to 75% travel.
Build and maintain data pipelines, Snowflake data warehouse, and governance frameworks to support analytics, ML, and autonomy product development at Forterra. Requires 6+ years data engineering experience, expert SQL/Python, and modern data stack proficiency.
Leads go-to-market strategy for Forterra's Command, Control, and Communications (C3) ecosystem in defense and government sectors. Drives growth by converting pilots into scaled deployments, aligning technical capabilities with mission needs, and coordinating cross-functionally.
Senior Electrical Engineer designs and validates hardware for autonomous vehicle platforms, develops automated test systems and fixtures, debugs circuits, and ensures production readiness. Requires strong hardware validation, test automation, and ECAD expertise.
Designs and executes test strategies for autonomous vehicle safety-critical functions including navigation and sensor fusion. Requires 5+ years experience in system validation and bachelor's in engineering.
Develops platform control software for autonomous vehicles, implementing algorithms for throttle, brake, steering to follow motion planner trajectories. Requires 1-2+ years in control systems engineering, C++ proficiency, and background in control theory.
Senior Software Integration Engineer designs, develops, and deploys autonomy software for robotic ground vehicles, integrating with hardware and optimizing system performance for national security missions. Requires 3+ years experience in software engineering and robotics.
Software Integration Engineer designs, develops, and deploys autonomy software for robotics and ground vehicles used in national security missions. Requires strong C++/Python skills, hardware integration experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Leads technical execution for defense autonomy programs on autonomous ground vehicles, owning system architecture, integration across engineering disciplines, risk management, and delivery to government customers. Requires 5+ years in robotics/systems integration and bachelor's in engineering.