SkillBridge: Dual -Use Subject Matter Expert

TalentBase • Camarillo, CA

50d • $150,000

About The Position

This is a DoW SkillBridge opportunity offered through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge third-party provider training program in partnership with Matter Labs/DarkMatter. This opportunity is open to eligible transitioning active-duty service members who have command approval to participate in SkillBridge. Matter Labs/DarkMatter is seeking a Dual-Use Subject Matter Expert to support its dual-use technology investment and accelerator platform. This role provides hands-on exposure to evaluating emerging technologies with both commercial and government/defense applications, supporting early-stage companies, and advising on technical feasibility, scalability, integration risk, and transition pathways. The participant will work closely with internal leadership, industry stakeholders, and partners to bring a technical and mission-aware perspective to investment, accelerator, and growth decisions.

Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member eligible for DoW SkillBridge participation
• Must have command approval to participate in SkillBridge
• Technical background in one or more areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI, autonomy, robotics, cybersecurity, communications, sensors, advanced computing, or related technical fields
• Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or mission-driven environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with internal leadership, industry partners, and external stakeholders
• Interest in technology commercialization, innovation, dual-use applications, defense innovation, or technology transition

Nice To Haves

• Field experience, operational testing, field exercises, systems integration, project coordination, or technical advisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and assess technical aspects of early-stage dual-use technologies
• Evaluate maturity, feasibility, integration risk, and scalability
• Provide technical input to internal reviews and accelerator decisions
• Identify commercial and government use cases for emerging technologies
• Help connect technical, mission, and market considerations
• Support translation of technical capabilities into real-world applications
• Participate in technical discussions with industry and innovation partners
• Provide feedback on product direction and technical roadmaps
• Support accelerator programming, reviews, and advisory sessions
• Engage with industry, government, and innovation partners as appropriate
• Contribute to broader discussions on technology transition and adoption

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with dual-use technology evaluation, accelerator support, and innovation-focused project work
• Exposure to commercial and government/defense technology applications
• Mentorship and supervised work-based learning through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge SkillBridge training structure
• Opportunity to build experience in technology transition, defense innovation, technical advisory work, and venture/accelerator support
• Potential consideration for full-time employment following successful completion of SkillBridge, based on performance, business need, and role alignment
• Estimated post-SkillBridge salary potential: $150,000+

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed