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Mission Development Lead - Sensing

Vannevar is a defense technology company building agentic AI to inform and deter adversaries, with trusted systems deployed in the Indo-Pacific. The Mission Development Lead - Sensing will identify U.S. government mission groups that need maritime sensing technology, scope and run pilot projects, and convert successful pilots into sustained capabilities by navigating organizational, contracting, and budget pathways.

Skills

  • Domain expertise in RF and sensing technologies or hardware R&D
  • Experience engaging U.S. defense customers and understanding DoD organizational constructs
  • Proven ability to scope pilots, define metrics, and convert pilots into scaled programs
  • Familiarity with contracting, budgeting, and acquisition pathways in government settings
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and program management skills
  • Current U.S. Person status and active DoD Top Secret-level clearance
  • Willingness and ability to travel 30–50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Identify USG mission groups and mission users whose problems map to Vannevar's maritime sensing solutions
  • Define scope and success metrics for pilot engagements and support partner alignment
  • Navigate partner organizational, contracting, and budget processes to implement pilots
  • Work hands-on with mission teams to operationalize software into user workflows
  • Translate pilot outcomes into roadmaps for expanding pilots into sustained programs
  • Enable DoD senior-level visibility on mission wins and coordinate shared roadmaps with partners
  • Travel to customer sites and partner locations as required (30–50%)

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related field preferred
  • Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Benefits

  • Equity
  • 401(k) match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% remote-first culture with WeWork access for full-time employees
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Monthly wellness/mental health stipend, in-home office setup stipend, and family planning assistance
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
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