Forward Deployed Engineer
Groundswell
Mundelein, IL · $130k–$160k a year · Posted October 7, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $145,000 a year. Across 199 open forward deployed engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $160,000 to $225,000 and the median is $187,500. That is 23% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...coordination layer where a household proves eligibility once and that verified record unlocks every program they qualify for. \n \n Forward deployed means living with our users, customers, and partners. The Forward Deployed Engineer will sit with utility staff, program...