EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

An active security clearance is preferred. Clearance eligibility is required. 

About Defense Unicorns

Defense Unicorns is veteran-founded and mission-driven. The company’s vision is to advance freedom and independence globally by transforming how the U.S. Department of War builds, buys, delivers, and sustains software. We deliver secure, scalable software and AI solutions that function in cloud, on-prem, and tactical edge / air-gapped environments — making software a strategic deterrent for warfighters.

In this role you will join a team building the backbone of modern defense software delivery — helping ensure warfighters can deploy the latest capabilities rapidly, securely, and reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Embed with strategic customers as a technical partner, working from problem discovery to solution implementation and customer adoption.
  
  
• Architect, build, deploy, and operate agentic Generative AI systems: APIs, data processing ETL pipelines, integration layers, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and context engineering.
  
  
• Work in cloud, on-prem, and edge/air-gapped environments to ensure software can run where the mission demands.
  
  
• Prototype and deploy systems leveraging the core products and design patterns of the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS); bring back insights from the field for continuous product improvement .
  
  
• Scope, sequence, and lead delivery of solutions: define living roadmaps, set priorities, trade off speed vs quality vs scope, work across internal teams and customer stakeholders to drive clarity and remove blockers early.
  
  
• Codify reusable patterns for mission environments: build tools, internal frameworks, playbooks so future deployments are faster, safer, and repeatable.
  
  
• Act as the technical face to customer leadership: communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, build trust, manage expectations, and ensure successful scale and mission adoption.  This is a customer-facing role.
  
  
• Ability and interest to travel up as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience (backend or full-stack), ideally in customer-facing or government environments (DoD, intelligence, public sector) or analogous high-assurance contexts.
  
  
• Strong backend engineering skills: production-grade code in Python or TypeScript; deep familiarity with designing services, APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and backend frameworks.
  
  
• Familiarity with LLMs or generative AI systems — be able to explain the fundamentals of Context Engineering and understand how model behavior connects to product/mission experience, and how AI capabilities integrate into larger system architectures.
  
  
• Strong ability to work in ambiguity: define scope, sequence work, make trade-offs between speed, quality, and scope; remove blockers; deliver under pressure in dynamic mission-driven settings.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills: able to translate complex technical details into clear messaging for non-technical stakeholders; work cross-functionally; build relationships with customers and internal teams.
  
  
• Mission-oriented mindset.  Have an understanding that our work is supporting the defense and freedom of the nation.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with deploying applications on Kubernetes inside of air-gapped or secure environments.  
• Experience with Information Retrieval fundamentals including knowledge of keyword and vector based search, document parsing and chunking, document reranking, and SQL/NoSQL search engines.  
• Experience with developing, executing, and maintaining LLM evaluations. 
• Experience with open source LLM or SLM models (Llama3, Mixtral, Gemma, Phi) including inference frameworks, structured output, fine-tuning, and model architecture reconfiguration. 

Why This Role Matters

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Defense Unicorns, you will directly contribute to accelerating warfighter capability. By working at the intersection of backend software engineering, secure delivery platforms, and mission-driven deployments, you’ll help deliver software updates in minutes instead of months — enabling operational advantage, agility, and freedom for the nation. You will not just build code — you’ll deploy impact where it matters most.

Role Description: 

As a Product Manager working on our Platform offering, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our platform by owning the product vision, prioritizing features, and ensuring alignment with both customer needs and company objectives. The UDS Army Platform as a Service is a DevSecOps platform that enables the continuous cybersecurity assessment and delivery of software products into Army mission environments. You will drive product strategy across the full platform capability model, from vendor onboarding and security evaluation through authorization workflows, environment provisioning, and Day 2 operations, balancing compliance obligations, developer experience, and government customer needs. This role requires a unique blend of collaboration, technical expertise and passion for software. You will be responsible for managing a team of talented engineers, guiding them towards delivering high-impact solutions that influence national security while operating in a fast-paced, fully remote environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Growth, Delivery, and Product, is crucial to ensure alignment with our company roadmap and customer requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Own the product vision end-to-end and be accountable for delivering outcomes across multiple customer segments, including software vendors, government evaluators, and platform operators
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, including career development and performance management
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing customer, business, and technical priorities with limited resources
• Synthesize external customer requests, government requirements, and compliance obligations into a coherent product roadmap
• Build and maintain alignment with the Growth team on roadmap, value proposition, product pricing, customer segmentation, and customer needs
• Adapt product strategy and roadmap to accomplish company objectives and respond to shifts in the DoD authorization landscape
• Collaborate with engineering and design to evaluate tradeoffs between roadmap priorities and engineering effort
• Participate in customer-facing engagements, communicating product value and gathering feedback
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and drive prioritization, value delivery, and roadmap alignment across the team
• Stay current with industry trends in DevSecOps, regulated IT, open source, and the DoD software authorization ecosystem

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years managing software, platform engineering, or SRE teams
• Passion for the intersection of business, open-source software, and national security
• High-level understanding of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, platform tooling, and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity authorization processes such as ATO, FedRAMP, or continuous monitoring requirements
• Experience with DevSecOps tooling, software supply chain security concepts, or compliance automation
• Knowledge of and experience with monetization models for open source software
• Experience establishing a clear product roadmap and value proposition for prospective customers
• Proficiency with backlog and project management tools such as Linear, Jira, GitHub Projects, or GitLab
• Experience working in agile software development environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and thrive in a remote work environment
• Hands-on technical experience with platform or software engineering a plus

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of our platform offering for the national security sector. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and thrive in a challenging, collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our team.

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Role Description: 

As a Product Manager for Navy, you will collaborate with Navy Tech Leads to establish a technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a Product Manager for the Navy Domain. 
  • Collaborates with Navy Tech Leads to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes 
  • Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption 
  • Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services 
  • Work with Tech Leads to establish an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps 
  • Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions
  • Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way
• Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team
• Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive

Travel Expectations: 4-12 times per year

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and active SECRET clearance
• Proficient in translating pain points to root cause problems and working with engineers to build a roadmap for value delivery
• Proficient in modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and User-Centered Design
  • Expertise with modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, User-Centered Design, and Value Stream Architecture, and varying Agile frameworks; able to apply and adapt principles and ceremonies from different frameworks to suit the team, the product, and the mission objectives
• Experience managing cross functional engineering teams
• Skilled in expectation management across different personas
• Experience and passion for software delivery for Mission Success within the tech industry or Department of Defense
• Exhibit enough technical depth to understand architectural decisions and translate in a way that stakeholders, users, and the team can understand and be aligned on

Role Description: 

Defense Unicorns seeks a Front End Engineer to join our UDS Army Platform team and be responsible for designing and implementing scalable UI solutions, owning end-to-end feature delivery, and ensuring the usability of a compliance and workflow application used to package, evaluate, and authorize software for DoD mission environments. In this role, you will work closely with other software engineers, end users, designers, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Continually implement features and functionality to enhance the user experience
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to architect and design an innovative Interface that meets the needs of our users
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to support UI reliability  
• Apply modern front-end best practices to improve usability, accessibility, and performance 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI development, and apply this knowledge to improve our products.
• Communicate and execute in an asynchronous, all remote environment

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working on full-stack product teams (partnering effectively across front end, back end, and design)  
• Production experience with JavaScript/TypeScript + Svelte to build UI components using Tailwind CSS; experience with Flowbite is a plus 
• Experience debugging across the stack, with strong familiarity with Golang backend services and APIs. 
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles, tools, and systems such as Figma and Carbon Design System
• Experience working in CI/CD environments and shipping code through automated pipelines  
• Exposure to Kubernetes-based deployments (deploying, troubleshooting, or operating apps in K8s) is a plus 
• Familiarity with DoD security and accreditation processes (e.g., ATO, IL2–IL5) is a plus
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and implement them effectively
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Fleet team, focused on building and operating product-aligned platform capabilities that enable how our software is developed, validated, and experienced.

This role is responsible for creating and owning persistent, always-on environments and integration layers across the UDS platform, including Fleet Management, Edge Management, and system-level components. These environments power internal dogfooding, UX validation, and customer demos, reducing reliance on ad-hoc local setups and enabling scalable, repeatable and delightful product experiences.

Today, engineers are frequently pulled into demo setup and environment management of the suite of products, creating context switching and slowing product delivery.  This role exists to solve that problem by establishing reliable, self-service environments and tighter system integration, allowing engineering teams to focus on building product capabilities while improving overall product quality and usability. 

You will operate at the intersection of platform engineering and product development, ensuring that the systems we build can be continuously exercised, validated, and experienced in real-world conditions. You will be responsible for advocating for a delightful customer product experience as the integrator of the product portfolio.

What You'll Work On: 

• Designing and operating always-on product environments for customer demos, internal use, and stakeholder access
• Building feature branch / preview environments to support UX and rapid feedback loops
• Enabling internal dogfooding through real, long-running deployments of UDS products
• Integrating core system components across Fleet Management, Edge Management, OS, and related services
• Reducing reliance on local environments by creating shared, reproducible infrastructure
• Supporting pathways toward self-service demo and trial environmentsImproving system reliability by enabling continuous, real-world usage and validationPartnering with engineering, product, and UX to ensure environments reflect real user scenarios

Responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and maintain scalable platform environments that support development, testing, and demos
• Own the reliability and usability of shared environments used across the team
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to integrate platform and product components
• Identify and close gaps in system integration across services and infrastructure layers
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code for reproducible environments
• Improve developer experience by reducing friction in environment setup and usage
• Support product demos and stakeholder access through stable, well-understood systems
• Contribute to platform and product architecture decisions where environments and integration are concerned

Travel Expectations/Requirements: 10-20%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Strong experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused software engineering
• Deep familiarity with Kubernetes and container-based systems
• Experience building and operating shared or multi-tenant environments
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi, etc.)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, and deployment pipelines
• Experience integrating distributed systems across multiple services
• Comfortable working across system boundaries (application, infrastructure, networking)
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and UX

Role Description: 

Defense Unicorns is seeking a Product Designer for UDS Fleet Management, with a specific focus on our remote deployment tools, designed for disconnected field operations. You'll shape mobile and tablet experiences for operators managing Kubernetes infrastructure in high-stakes environments — from submarines to forward operating bases to tactical vehicles. This role requires expertise in designing mission-critical interfaces that work seamlessly across device types and form factors, serving users ranging from non-technical mission operators to field technicians.

Responsibilities: 

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and tablet interfaces, translating concepts into user-friendly designs that align with our brand and business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive UX research and testing methodologies to gather user feedback, identify pain points, and iterate on UI design solutions for optimal user satisfaction on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Help define early product concepts, flesh out the high-level workflow and micro-interactions of a feature, and execute on an effective visual design for mobile and tablet applications.
• Cultivate empathy for end-users across product teams & stakeholders by creating and maintaining user personas for mission operators..
• Collaborate with developers to design and build data-centered tools with intuitive mobile and tablet interfaces that improve operator and user experience.
• Create, collaborate, and iterate on user flows, user personas, user roles, user journeys, and other UXI design artifacts.
• Plan iterative UI design improvements that improve the mission user experience
• Document UI solutions and contribute to the team's shared component library.
• Work closely with other product teams and designers to ensure seamless cross-product integration with all other UDS platform tools..
• Develop a deep understanding of disconnected operations, classification boundaries, and DoD operational constraints.

Required Experience and Qualifications: 

• Portfolio requirement: Must demonstrate proven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software with clear examples of:
• Web-to-tablet responsive design with specific UX/UI decisions clearly articulated
• Complex workflows adapted for smaller screens while maintaining functionality
• Adaptive layouts that work across different device sizes and orientations
• Information architecture optimized for mobile contexts

Core Design Capabilities: 

• 3-5 years of product design experience with at least 1-2 years designing enterprise mobile/tablet applications
• Strong domain knowledge of both Android (Material Design) and iOS (HIG) design patterns — demonstrated understanding of platform conventions and when to diverge
• Solid proficiency across system design, UX/interaction design, and visual design
• Proficiency in Figma — component libraries, auto-layout, variables, responsive design techniques, and developer handoff
• Understanding of accessibility fundamentals (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum) with specific attention to mobile contexts: contrast for outdoor viewing, touch target sizing, one-handed operation
• Ability to explore different solutions, identify trade-offs, and articulate a strong rationale for design decisions
• Experience facilitating design critiques, user testing sessions, and stakeholder reviews

Mobile & Responsive Design Expertise: 

• Proven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software — you've solved the challenges of translating complex workflows to smaller screens
• Experience with adaptive layouts across phones, tablets, and foldables
• Understanding of responsive design principles and breakpoint strategies
• Knowledge of mobile-specific interaction patterns: swipe gestures, pull-to-refresh, bottom sheets, floating action buttons
• Experience designing for offline-first or disconnected scenarios

Technical & Domain Knowledge: 

• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS utility-first approach and constraints — enough to have informed conversations with engineers about feasibility and implementation
• Understanding of progressive web apps (PWAs) or hybrid mobile development approaches
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts or willingness to learn (containers, clusters, pods, deployments)
• Understanding of how operators interact with infrastructure management tools in field environments

Work Style & Communication:

• Excellent visual and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work autonomously, know when to ask for help, and actively resolve dependencies
• Strong facilitation skills for design workshops, user research sessions, and alignment meetings
• Comfort working in ambiguous problem spaces and turning vague requirements into concrete designs
• Experience working fully remote with distributed teams across time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience with iOS (HIG) and Android (Material Design) conventions, including when and why to diverge from platform standards
• Ability to design meaningful animations and transitions that enhance usability for task-focused users
• Prior experience with operator interfaces, command-and-control systems, field tools, or mission-critical software
• Experience building or contributing to multi-platform design systems that span web, iOS, and Android
• Prior work conducting research with pilots, operators, field workers, technicians, or other expert user groups
• Previous experience designing for government, military, or highly regulated industries (helpful but not required — the right mindset to learning is what matters most)
• Understanding of DoD classification levels, disconnected operations, or air-gapped environments
• Experience designing for rugged devices or harsh environmental conditions
• Strong understanding of one-handed mobile UI patterns and ergonomic considerations
• Experience with dark mode design and high-contrast themes for outdoor visibility
• Experience leveraging AI tools for accelerating UX processes without sacrificing quality
• Knowledge of device management systems (MDM/EMM) or enterprise mobility management

Travel Expectations: 10-15%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

About Defense Unicorns

Defense Unicorns is veteran-founded and mission-driven. The company’s vision is to advance freedom and independence globally by transforming how the U.S. Department of War builds, buys, delivers, and sustains software. We deliver secure, scalable software and AI solutions that function in cloud, on-prem, and tactical edge / air-gapped environments — making software a strategic deterrent for warfighters.

In this role you will join a team building the backbone of modern defense software delivery — helping ensure warfighters can deploy the latest capabilities rapidly, securely, and reliably.

Role Description: 

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Forward-Deployed Autonomy Engineer to provide direct technical support to our Peat and UDS teams operating in dynamic, field-based environments. In this role, you will be embedded alongside mission heroes during integration events, exercises, and operational demonstrations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with other engineers to ensure success.

This role requires a strong software engineering background paired with hands-on experience in autonomous systems, distributed architectures, and tactical communications. You will be a critical technical resource in the field — diagnosing issues under pressure, integrating systems across platforms, and enabling the effective deployment of robotics and drone technologies in complex, real-world environments.

You will work closely with customer engineering teams, program leads, and cross-functional internal stakeholders to ensure our autonomy solutions perform reliably and meet mission objectives.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide on-site technical support at customer sites, integration events, field exercises, and demonstrations involving autonomous systems (robots and drones)
• Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot software components across distributed systems and autonomy platforms
• Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of communications infrastructure used in field deployments
• Assist in the integration and operation of command and control (C2) systems in tactical and semi-tactical environments
• Diagnose and resolve complex software, hardware, and system-level issues in time-sensitive field conditions
• Collaborate with customer engineering teams and internal engineers to achieve integration milestones and exercise objectives
• Document field findings, issues, and resolutions to support continuous improvement of product reliability and deployment readiness
• Provide feedback to internal product and engineering teams based on field observations to drive improvements
• Support pre-deployment testing and validation activities to ensure systems are field-ready
• Serve as a trusted technical representative of the company in customer-facing settings, maintaining professional relationships with defense stakeholders
• Participate in after-action reviews and contribute to lessons-learned processes following integration events and exercises
• Adapt quickly to evolving mission requirements and operational constraints in the field

Travel Expectations/Requirements:

Travel: Up to 25-50%, including domestic and international travel to customer sites, test ranges, and exercise locations.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in distributed systems and/or autonomous platforms
• Hands-on experience with robotics and/or unmanned systems (ground robots, drones/UAS)
• Experience working with communications infrastructure in field or tactical environments (mesh networks, RF communications, data links, etc.)
• Familiarity with command and control (C2) systems and integration patterns
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the full stack — software, interfaces, and system-level interactions
• Experience working in fast-paced, field-based environments where adaptability and composure under pressure are essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical defense customers
• Proficiency in one or more relevant languages/frameworks (Python, C++, ROS/ROS2, etc.)
• Comfortable operating in austere or field environments for extended periods
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher) or ability to obtain one
• Background in defense programs, DoD acquisition, or working directly with military end users
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery pipelines
• Familiarity with ATAK, MAVC, or other tactical software platforms
• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, AirSim, etc.) for pre-deployment testing
• Contributions to open-source robotics or autonomy projects, ROS2, or MAVLink
• Familiarity with STANAG, JAUS, or other relevant defense interoperability standards

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO APPLY. 

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.

As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.

Responsibilities: 

You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.

In this position, you will be expected to: 

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.
• Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
• Proficient with YAML.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
• Secret Clearance required. 
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.

Mid Platform Engineer: $123,250 - $166,750

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

As a Product Manager for Navy, you will collaborate with Navy Tech Leads to establish a technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product.

Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a Product Manager for the Navy Domain. 
  • Collaborates with Navy Tech Leads to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes 
  • Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption 
  • Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services 
  • Work with Tech Leads to establish an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps 
  • Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions
  • Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way
• Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team
• Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive

Travel Expectations: 4-12 times per year

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and active SECRET clearance
• Proficient in translating pain points to root cause problems and working with engineers to build a roadmap for value delivery
• Proficient in modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and User-Centered Design
  • Expertise with modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, User-Centered Design, and Value Stream Architecture, and varying Agile frameworks; able to apply and adapt principles and ceremonies from different frameworks to suit the team, the product, and the mission objectives
• Experience managing cross functional engineering teams
• Skilled in expectation management across different personas
• Experience and passion for software delivery for Mission Success within the tech industry or Department of Defense
• Exhibit enough technical depth to understand architectural decisions and translate in a way that stakeholders, users, and the team can understand and be aligned on

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO APPLY. 

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.

As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.

Responsibilities: 

You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.

In this position, you will be expected to: 

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.

Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
• Proficient with YAML.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
• Hold a Secret clearance.
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.

Senior Platform Engineer: $148,750 - $201,250

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

This position requires an active Secret Clearance. 

Role Description: 

As the Mission Director for a DoW platform modernization program, you will lead a Defense Unicorns delivery team supporting our Mission Hero through a DoW prime contractor partner. You will serve as the primary point of contact with the prime's program management, own delivery execution and financial performance on a multi-year contract, and partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads across the company to ensure the team delivers mission value across platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, and SRE disciplines.

First-Year Outcomes

Success in the first year will be measured by three primary outcomes:

• A smooth transition from the incumbent contractor with minimal disruption to ongoing delivery
• A successful architecture review with our Mission Hero, introducing UDS as a new technology in the program's core tech stack
• A foundational operational environment established to support ongoing mission delivery

Responsibilities

Prime Contractor and Mission Hero Relationship

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the prime contractor's program management
• Partner with the prime to align Defense Unicorns' scope, deliverables, and team performance with program priorities
• Build a productive working relationship with our Mission Hero in coordination with the prime

Delivery Management

• Own delivery execution across the team, ensuring commitments are met on time and to quality
• Partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads to align program work with broader technical direction
• Translate Mission Hero and prime requirements into actionable work, and team progress into clear stakeholder communication
• Surface delivery feedback to Defense Unicorns' Product segment to inform UDS and other product roadmaps

Team Leadership

• Lead a cross-functional team spanning platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, SRE, configuration management, and Zero Trust
• Foster an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching
• Champion Defense Unicorns' values and principles
• Balance priorities from the Mission Hero, prime, leadership, and team to deliver mission value

Contract and Financial Accountability

• Own burn rate management and monthly forecasting against the contract ceiling
• Lead staffing plans, backfills, and ramp planning across option years in coordination with the contracts team
• Partner with the contracts team on modifications, option year exercises, and contract compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience leading large (20+) cross-functional engineering or delivery teams
• Experience delivering software or platform programs in a DoW or federal environment
• Experience managing prime-sub or multi-party contractor relationships
• Financial accountability experience on federal contracts, including burn rate and staffing plan ownership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience transitioning programs from an incumbent contractor
• Familiarity with DoW impact levels (IL2 and above) and authorization processes
• Background in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure delivery
• Familiarity with federal contracts, procurement vehicles, and the budget process
• Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile frameworks
• Technical depth sufficient to understand architectural decisions and translate them for stakeholders, users, and the team

Travel

Travel is expected 4-12 times per year, primarily to the National Capital Region.

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes proficiency to join our Customer Success team. This role involves managing Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS) deployments, generating training documentation, and training customers on our software tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer relationship management, technical expertise, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, and a passion for helping customers achieve their goals with the UDS platform.

Responsibilities: 

• Possess strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized applications, enabling robust platform deployment and management.
• Deploy and manage UDS environments across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-prem for government-backed commercial vendors.
• Build and maintain custom UDS packages and application-specific modules, enabling streamlined deployment of customer environments.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules to reliably provision and configure customer environments.
• Adhere to SLA commitments, including on-call support for critical UDS issues in customer environments.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex UDS issues.
• Develop and deliver technical training content tailored to customer needs, including remote and on-site sessions demonstrating platform features and best practices.
• Coordinate customer onboarding and ensure smooth adoption of UDS deployments.
• Gather feedback from customers and the community to provide actionable insights to internal teams, improving products, services, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to experiment with new tools, techniques, and strategies for improving deployment efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Analyze operational and usage data to identify trends, optimize delivery strategies, and drive process improvement.
• Experiment with new tools, techniques, and technologies to improve growth outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Travel Expectations/Requirements: Less than 25% expected

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, including networking, RBAC, and storage for cloud and on-prem clusters.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AKS, AWS EKS, or on-perm Kubernetes (e.g RKE2, K3s, OpenShift). 
• Experience with Helm, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, OpenTofu) for infrastructure, cluster provisioning and lifecycle management. 
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD pipelines running on GitLab or GitHub.
• Comfortable serving as the primary technical interface for customers, providing architecture guidance, production support, and platform expertise.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills and effectiveness in a remote team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel as needed for on-site training and support.
• DoD IAT Level II certification (such as Security+).
• A DoD Secret or higher clearance is not required but preferred.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States. 

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. 

Role Description: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.

As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.

Responsibilities: 

You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.

In this position, you will be expected to: 

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.
• Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
• Proficient with YAML.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
• Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance.
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.

Salary Ranges:
Platform Engineer: $123,250 - $166,750
Senior Platform Engineer: $148,750 - $201,250

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Antonio, Texas. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.

As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.

Responsibilities: 

You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.

In this position, you will be expected to: 

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.
• Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
• Proficient with YAML.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
• Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance.
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.