What You'll Do

We are seeking a hands-on Product Leader to own the product vision, roadmap, and execution alignment for a defense-focused IoT system operating in real-world ground combat and training environments.  This role is for a doer, not a slide-builder. You will spend time with users, operate the product yourself, make hard prioritization decisions, and ensure the product delivered by engineering solves the right problems under real operational constraints.  You bring deep domain familiarity with U.S. ground combat, training, or operational environments.  You enjoy high activity in ambiguous, constraint-heavy environments.  You have strong ownership mentality, you're laser-focused on outcomes, and you value hands-on orientation favoring direct validation over abstraction.

Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Domain experience in U.S. ground combat
• Hands-on product mindset
• Comfort with rapid iteration and imperfect information
• Ability to write clear, implementable and testable requirements
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Bonus Points

• Formal product management experience
• Ability to understand technical tradeoffs
• Experience with sensor-driven or IoT systems

What You'll Do

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for building and developing our data collection applications and situational awareness tools. You will be a part of a high caliber team dedicated to both mission and advancing ground-breaking technology. Our software stack includes Java-based microservices in AWS using modern orchestration and integration systems.  We use many off-the-shelf technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis and many others.  The front-end is a React.js presentation that drives web UIs for historical analytics, real-time status information, and data replays similar to mixed-media streaming platforms. We also develop mobile applications for the Android operating system. You will have the opportunity to learn and expand your own knowledge base, leveraging and elevating our highly skilled team.

We are looking to add software engineers that possess DevOps experience or integration experience. Please note that an application for this role means you will be considered for either or both of these positions.

Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact

• Collaborate with a small team of software engineers to design and document forward-thinking approaches to solving enterprise software problems
• Capture, update, and maintain current and future software requirements
• Participate in enterprise architecture design discussions and documentation
• Develop and implement reliable back-end software
• Develop and implement modern web-based user interfaces
• Write and maintain automated software unit tests and integration tests for both functional verification and regression testing
• Write and maintain system component simulators
• Collaborate across teams with mobile software developers, firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and data scientists
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in promoting a culture of continuous improvement through the development and adherence to strong development processes
• Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure, VPCs, and managed services
• Utilize modern IAC practices using GitLab integration
• Perform CI/CD using Terraform, Helm
• Automated testing, database management, and Kubernetes
  
• Deploy software using contemporary DevOps practices including multi-cloud, multi-tenant, and hybrid strategies 
• Safely operate firearms platforms under supervision from trained and licensed range officers and qualified ARC personnel  Prior experience with firearms is not required
• This position may require travel up to 10% of the time in support of in-person events including system testing

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Comfort with Cloud-agnostic architectures 
• Comfort with Decentralized identity management including zero-trust frameworks 
• Comfort with Networking protocols and ICDs
• Experience with software integrations (star, horizontal, vertical) 
• Experience with software automation through simulation and digital twins 
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Experience working for a DoD or government contractor
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance 

What You'll Do

ARC's SkillBridge program allows transitioning service members to gain civilian work experience through a fellowship in their last 180 days of service. The fellowship typically spans 3-4 months and offers a unique experience with flexible start dates. SkillBridge fellows undergo both a midpoint and final evaluation to gauge their performance and potential for a future offer.

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our team in Ashburn, VA.  You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the completion of multiple projects within budget and on time, ensuring they meet defined requirements and standards. You will manage resources and communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.  If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight, then this role is for you.

Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact

• Project Planning: Defining project scope, goals, timelines, and resource
• Resource Management: Allocating and managing human and material resources effectively
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to project success
• Budget Management: Creating and managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicating project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders
• Project Execution: Implementing project plans, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as needed
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifying and resolving project issues and obstacles
• Adaptability: Adjusting schedules, budgets, and project plans as needed to accommodate changes and unforeseen circumstances

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Service member must be within 180 days of separating from Service
• Ability to maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Enjoys collaborating with internal stakeholders and briefing external customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with maintaining and operating firearms

What You'll Do

The Defense Mission Lead plays a critical role at the intersection of customer engagement, program delivery, and technical integration. You will act as the face of ARC for key defense customers and ensure successful deployment and sustained operational effectiveness of ARC technologies in the field. This role blends program management, onsite technical oversight, and strategic growth, requiring a unique mix of mission focus, communication skills, and operational acumen. 

Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact

• Serve as the primary point of contact for designated defense customers, managing the full lifecycle of deployments—from planning through sustainment—to ensure alignment with customer priorities, contractual requirements, and company strategic goals
• Own and drive program timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and customer reporting requirements in coordination with internal cross-functional teams
• Support contract execution, including milestone tracking, deliverables management, and compliance with program requirements
• Lead onsite integration of ARC systems, collaborating with engineering and support teams to ensure successful technical performance
• Represent ARC at field exercises, testing events, and technical integration forums
• Translate customer feedback and operational needs into actionable insights for product and engineering teams to inform the product roadmap and feature development
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for follow-on sales, use-case expansions, and broader adoption of ARC technologies
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with end users, acquisition officers, and unit-level leadership to ensure mission alignment and long-term success

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in defense operations, technical program management, or military-focused customer success
• Prior service in the U.S. military or direct support to DoD customers strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing complex deployments or fielding of technical systems in a defense environment
• An understanding of defense acquisitions and ability to grow existing business and revenue streams adjacent to existing deployments
• Experience interfacing with engineers and technical staff to understand and relay technical issues in real time
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a bias for action and ownership
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites, including austere or field-based locations
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one