Defense & Space, Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting

Junior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

RosemeadOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 16 days ago

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Required skills

Python
TypeScript
Java
SAP
OMS
GIS
Workshop applications
dashboards
data pipelines
production systems

Nice to have

Palantir Foundry
data platform
utility operations
wildfire mitigation
emergency management
outage management

Role summary

PVM is seeking a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer to support Southern California Edison's Palantir Foundry environments, focusing on wildfire mitigation and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) operations. This role involves building and maintaining Foundry applications, pipelines, and dashboards under senior guidance, working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. The ideal candidate is early in their career, eager to learn Foundry and operational delivery quickly, and possesses a degree or equivalent experience in a technical field, with working knowledge of Python, TypeScript, or Java. Experience with data integration from systems like SAP, OMS, and GIS is beneficial. The role requires onsite work in Rosemead, CA, and involves incident response, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Junior Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: Onsite, Rosemead, CA

Schedule: 24/7/365 rotation; 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Reports to: Echo (Forward Deployed Strategist)

Direct reports: None

Travel: 0–10%

Pay range: Based on experience

The Role

PVM is hiring a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer to support Southern California Edison's environments in Palantir Foundry. These systems support wildfire mitigation, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) operations, and regulatory reporting.

You will build and maintain Foundry applications, pipelines, and dashboards under the guidance of senior engineers. You will work a rotating shift on a team that keeps mission-critical utility systems running during live operational events. This is a role for someone early in their career who wants to learn Foundry and operational delivery quickly.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain Workshop applications, dashboards, and workflows under direction from Mid and Senior engineers

Support data pipelines that integrate SAP, OMS, GIS, weather, customer, and operational data

Monitor production systems during your shift and escalate issues quickly to the right engineer

Help with incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis during critical events

Perform functional, regression, and user-acceptance testing on new features and releases

Write and update technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures

Take part in operational readiness exercises and tabletop events

Participate in PVM's peer mentorship program

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, plus at least 1 year of software engineering, data engineering, or systems integration experience

In lieu of a degree: at least 3 years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of Python, TypeScript, or Java

Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts onsite in Rosemead, CA, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Exposure to Palantir Foundry, or a similar data platform, through work, coursework, or certification

Familiarity with utility operations, wildfire mitigation, emergency management, outage management, or other operational environments

About PVM & Benefits

At PVM, we mean it when we say we value diversity. As a PVM team member, you will work with people from all different backgrounds that are passionate about the problems we solve for our customers and are focused on delivering value for our clients. Our culture encourages problem solving, leadership, and innovation, and creates an environment that will support your professional and personal growth.

Here are a few highlights of the advantages of being a part of the PVM community:

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Tuition/Training reimbursement

Peer bonus program

Remote and on-site positions available

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work schedule

PVM, Inc. is an SBA 8(a)-certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Palantir USG Vanguard Partner. PVM is an equal opportunity employer.

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