Mission Engineer
About The Position
Mission Engineers (MEs) are sought to lead customer engagements, understand pain points in current technology, and design end-to-end solutions for complex national security problems. Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions. The company fosters a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work, operating with a flat organizational structure that empowers team members to make an impact, collaborate with leadership, and contribute to meaningful projects. Roles exist across Hardware, Software, and Services divisions, involving collaboration with talented professionals dedicated to advancing national security capabilities.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Strong software engineering background
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
- Understanding of how technical decisions impact the user of what you're building
- Demonstrated ability to work in classified environments and liaise across operational and technical stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in conveying technical ideas to non-technical audiences
- Willingness and interest to travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Computer Science or related degree
- Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their operational applications
- Military background or previous IC/DoD experience
Responsibilities
- Act as the connective tissue between operators, analysts, and technical teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions.
- Identify, articulate, and shape operational use cases that can be enhanced or enabled by AI/ML capabilities.
- Interface with client leadership, developers, and external stakeholders to align product development with mission-critical needs.
- Drive feedback loops between end users and engineers to ensure delivered solutions are impactful and relevant.
- Support field testing, performance evaluations, and operationalization of new tools in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Leverage Spear AI's core product offering, open source technologies, and custom-built solutions to achieve success.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Dedicated sick time
- Comprehensive health and benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Professional development – Educational opportunities and resources
- Collaborative environment – Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure
- Mission-driven work – Contribute to projects that directly support national security and make a real-world impact
- 401(k) with company match
- Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent)
- Relocation assistance (position dependent)
- Referral bonuses
- Performance bonuses
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Technology home office setup stipend
- Professional certification reimbursement (position dependent)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
