Forward Deployed Industrial Engineer, Defense Logistics AI

About the role

Tagup is a defense technology company founded at MIT that is delivering logistics decision advantage with next-generation AI. We're growing rapidly and are looking for change-makers passionate about delivering innovative technologies to solve the most challenging problems in the world's highest stakes environments. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful work that strengthens national security and contributes to the success of U.S. and allied forces. Join us in shaping the future of defense logistics for a safer tomorrow. The Marine Corps moves people, parts, and equipment around the world on timelines that don't forgive guesswork. We build the AI systems that help them do it - reinforcement learning-based planning and optimization software deployed inside real military logistics operations, from Marine Logistics Groups to Blount Island Command. This role sits at the seam between our software and the operations it runs on. You'll be the person who turns messy, real-world logistics and maintenance data into the signal that drives both better day-to-day decisions for our customers and a smarter product for everyone who comes after them. If you've ever wanted your analytical work to actually change how something operates - not just live in a dashboard nobody opens - this is that job. Salary The estimated salary range for this position is between $135,000 and $165,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with our employees' experience and qualifications. Our primary objective is to attract and retain top talent, and we firmly believe in compensating our employees fairly for their invaluable contributions. As a rapidly expanding technology company, we extend part-ownership to all team members through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health insurance benefits, access to the company's 401K plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings! Why Join Us The mission is real. Our software runs in front of people whose job is to keep the fleet moving - the consequences of getting it right are tangible. Small team, high leverage. You'll have visibility from the engineering trenches to the executive team, and your work will compound. Hard problems worth solving. Reinforcement learning applied to logistics at the scale of a military service is genuinely novel work. Competitive comp, meaningful equity, and the kind of professional growth that comes from being trusted with big things early. Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Citizenship: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

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