Spear AI · 1 month ago
Mission Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSpear AI is seeking a Mission Engineer to lead customer engagements and design solutions for the national security enterprise. The role involves translating mission needs into technical solutions and applying Artificial Intelligence to complex problems while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMachine LearningMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 DIA 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
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to receive access to Sensitive Compartmented Information
A strong software engineering background, with formal education in Computer Science preferred
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
Preferred
Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their operational applications is highly preferred
Military background or previous IC/DoD experience is a strong plus
Company
Spear AI
Spear AI develops AI-powered software and hardware for maritime operations.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.3M2025-07-25Seed· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Mike Hunter
Founder and CEO
John McGunnigle
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-06
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