Salaries · Vannevar Labs
Vannevar Labs Forward Deployed Engineer
Defense AI FDE seats at Vannevar Labs emphasize cleared delivery, constrained environments, and mission outcomes — closer to Anduril/Palantir defense field work than SaaS hub roles.
Comp figures are directional. Clearance eligibility can matter more than a $10K TC delta.
Role overview
Expect national-security customers, accreditation timelines, and software that must work where connectivity and tooling are limited. Read clearance FDE jobs before applying.
Compensation (directional)
| Signal | Cited figure |
|---|---|
| Reported TC range | $180K–$320K |
| Mid discussions | Often low–mid $200Ks |
| Senior / cleared specialty | Upper band |
Level deep-dives: Mid, Senior.
Interview prep
Full loop + rubric: Vannevar Labs FDE interview guide. Also system design under constraints + judgment stories. Peer hubs: Anduril, Palantir.