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Remote Job Openings at Defense Unicorns (50)

Senior Platform Engineer

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Platform Engineer will manage and deploy UDS environments across various cloud and on-prem clusters while serving as the primary technical interface for customers. Responsibilities include developing training content, troubleshooting complex platform issues, and driving continuous process improvement through data analysis.

Senior Software Engineer - Virtual Machines (RD222)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Software Engineer will design, implement, and deliver complex software features for orchestrating virtual machines within the UDS Kubernetes platform. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and reproducible VM deployments in air-gapped environments.

Senior Software Engineer - Open Source (RD217)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud native software while stewarding open source products and ecosystems. They will collaborate with internal teams and community contributors to ensure high-quality technical execution and mission-focused end-user experiences.

Senior Solutions Architect

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Solutions Architect will serve as a trusted advisor for customers, providing technical expertise and strategic insights to maximize mission impact. They will also lead and mentor engineering teams while managing proof of concept work and building continuous delivery pipelines.

Business Development Representative - Commercial

United States 2-5 yrs exp Sales

The Business Development Representative will identify and qualify opportunities to align company technologies with Space Force missions and program needs. They will collaborate with Account Executives to shape acquisition strategies and build relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners.

Mission Director - Army

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

Identify, shape, win, and execute new Army business opportunities in PAE Fires/Maneuver Ground, owning customer relationships, contracts, delivery outcomes, staffing, and financial performance. Grow and lead a diversified portfolio by developing follow-on opportunities and scaling delivery leadership as the business expands.

Mission Director - Army

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities within the Army, specifically targeting PAE Maneuver Air. They will lead contract execution, manage delivery risks, and build high-performing teams to ensure customer satisfaction and portfolio growth.

Product Manager

United States $170K - $231K per year 5-10 yrs exp Product

Own product vision and delivery for tooling, pipelines, and software packages supporting application packaging, while balancing customer, business, and engineering priorities. Build and communicate roadmaps, align Growth and Delivery teams, engage with customers and open-source communities, and adapt product strategy to company objectives.

Director of Federal Operations

United States $200K - $250K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Director of Federal Operations will lead federal enablement, establish operating cadences, and drive pipeline accountability across cross-functional teams. They will also manage strategic projects and provide surge support to ensure consistent execution and growth within the federal sector.

Mission Director - Space

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities within the Air Force while maintaining accountability for contract execution and portfolio growth. They will lead teams, manage delivery risks, and build trusted relationships with customers to ensure mission success.

Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager, Edge (SMM193)

United States $142K - $230K per year 5-10 yrs exp Product

You will lead the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for UDS Fleet, defining positioning, messaging, and technical narratives for edge environments. Additionally, you will partner with engineering and product teams to create technical content and demonstrations that drive market adoption.

Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager, Edge (SMM194)

United States $142K - $230K per year 5-10 yrs exp Product

You will lead the market introduction and product marketing strategy for emerging AI products within the defense sector. This involves defining positioning, creating technical content, and partnering with engineering teams to drive product adoption.

Business Development Representative - US Space Force

United States $120K - $140K per year 5-10 yrs exp Sales

The Business Development Representative will identify and cultivate new partnerships and mission opportunities within the US Space Force ecosystem. They will lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology-driven strategies with company goals.

Business Development Representative - Navy

United States 2-5 yrs exp Sales

The Business Development Representative will identify and qualify opportunities within the U.S. Navy to align Defense Unicorns' technologies with mission needs. They will build relationships with Navy stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams to drive pipeline growth and accelerate software delivery.

Business Development Representative - Army

United States $120K - $140K per year 5-10 yrs exp Sales

The Business Development Representative will identify and cultivate new opportunities within the US Army ecosystem while managing key stakeholder relationships. They will lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and execute technology-driven strategies to drive revenue growth and mission value.

Business Development Representative - Cyber

United States $120K - $140K per year 5-10 yrs exp Sales

The Business Development Representative will identify, nurture, and secure new business opportunities within the defense sector. They will manage the sales process, build relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate with internal teams to execute market entry strategies.

Software Engineer - Software Defined Networking (SDN)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

You will own the assessment, hardening, and modernization of a government-provided software-defined networking baseline. This involves debugging complex network issues, implementing secure code changes, and collaborating with platform engineers to ensure successful deployment in Navy environments.

Mission Director - USASOC (FedS059)

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director is responsible for identifying, shaping, and executing new business opportunities within the USASOC ecosystem while maintaining accountability for contract performance and customer satisfaction. They will lead teams, manage delivery risks, and grow a diversified portfolio of business through strategic relationship building.

Senior Platform Engineer

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Platform Engineer will automate and maintain production environments while serving as a bridge between application development teams and platform infrastructure. Responsibilities include validating technical solutions, solving complex business problems independently, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure platform integrity.

Account Executive - Commercial (ComS114)

United States $290K - $370K per year 5-10 yrs exp Sales

The Account Executive will lead full-lifecycle capture efforts to acquire new customers within the Defense Industrial Base. They are responsible for developing win strategies, shaping opportunities with government stakeholders, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes.

Director of Discovery & Framing

United States $204K - $276K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Director of Discovery & Framing will lead high-priority customer engagements to define mission problems, quantify impact, and establish success criteria. They are responsible for building the Discovery & Framing function, developing the methodology, and scaling the team to deliver consistent, high-quality strategic outputs.

Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer (CedD226)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The engineer will design, implement, and validate technical systems to support NIST SP 800-171 compliance across customer environments. They will also manage identity, endpoint security, and cloud configurations while providing technical guidance to other team members.

IT Systems & Security Engineer (CedD225)

United States $123K - $166K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The engineer will implement, test, and document technical controls across customer environments to ensure compliance with NIST standards. They will also configure business systems, manage endpoints, and troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with internal and external teams.

Platform Engineer

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

You will automate and build runtime production environments while serving as a bridge between application development teams and the production infrastructure. Additionally, you will validate technical implementations, solve complex business problems independently, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Mission Associate

United States $83300 - $112K per year 2-5 yrs exp Others

The Mission Associate provides administrative support to sales teams by managing CRM data, scheduling meetings, and drafting quotes to maximize field selling time. They also track administrative bottlenecks to recommend process improvements and automation strategies.

Platform Engineer

United States $123K - $166K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Platform Engineer will support the deployment and maintenance of UDS within a secure, bare-metal environment while acting as a bridge between application teams and the platform. Responsibilities include managing infrastructure as code, configuring Kubernetes-based services, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve deployment challenges.

Platform Engineer

United States $123K - $166K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Platform Engineer will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of UDS within secure, bare-metal environments. They will collaborate with mission stakeholders and engineering teams to manage infrastructure as code and ensure reliable, secure, and scalable platform services.

Platform Engineer (FedD200/ FedD201/ FedD202)

United States $123K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Platform Engineer will bridge the gap between application teams and platform environments by facilitating secure, reliable software deployment on Kubernetes. They will innovate technical solutions, manage infrastructure as code, and collaborate across teams to ensure mission success.

Mission Director - Intelligence Community

United States $290K - $370K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director is responsible for driving customer retention, satisfaction, and account expansion within the Intelligence Community domain. They will serve as a trusted advisor to mission partners, ensuring successful product adoption and long-term mission outcomes.

Mission Director - Cyber

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director will manage customer relationships and retention within the Cyber Operations domain to ensure long-term success and account growth. They will drive product adoption, facilitate onboarding, and act as a trusted advisor to mission partners while reporting on key performance metrics.

Mission Director - Army

United States $145K - $185K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director will manage program operations within the Army domain, focusing on customer retention, satisfaction, and account expansion. They will act as a trusted advisor to mission partners, facilitating product adoption and ensuring long-term success within the NGC2 ecosystem.

Mission Director - Navy

United States $290K - $370K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Mission Director is responsible for driving customer retention, satisfaction, and account expansion within the Navy domain. They will serve as a trusted advisor to mission partners, ensuring product adoption and facilitating long-term success through proactive engagement.

SkillBridge Intern - Technical Product Marketing Manager (SMM192)

United States $116K - $158K per year 2-5 yrs exp Product

The Technical Product Marketing Manager will drive the growth and adoption of UDS by developing go-to-market strategies and creating technical content. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer value for defense and national security audiences.

Hackathons - Team Lead (FedD068)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Team Lead will define the technical architecture and integration patterns for large-scale hackathon events while serving as a technical voice for government and industry stakeholders. They will also design technical programming and workshops to ensure participant success and durable project outcomes.

Platform Engineer - FedD180/FedD181

United States $123K - $166K per year 2-5 yrs exp Software Development

The Platform Engineer will build, maintain, and improve Kubernetes clusters and cloud infrastructure while managing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. They will also collaborate with application teams to ensure platform reliability, security, and scalability through infrastructure as code and monitoring.

Senior Software Engineer - UDS Foundations Team (RD182B)

United States $123K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and deployment of features for core platform products while ensuring seamless interoperability with defense systems. They are responsible for technical mentorship, incident response, and maintaining high engineering standards across the team.

Senior Software Engineer - UDS Registry Team (RD119)

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of features for the UDS Registry to manage software packages in mission environments. Collaborate with open-source communities and internal teams to resolve product ambiguity and ensure technical quality.

Staff Platform Engineer

United States 10+ yrs exp Software Development

Design and own the runtime production environment bridging applications to the underlying platform. Drive platform architecture decisions, define technical roadmaps, and mentor engineers to ensure efficient delivery.

SkillBridge Intern - Mission Manager

United States 2-5 yrs exp Others

Coordinate the transformation and deployment of cybersecurity applications into Kubernetes-based environments. Act as a liaison between Application Development and Platform teams to ensure timelines are met and blockers are removed.

Engineering Manager

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Others

Lead and manage a team of engineers to develop airgap-native, UDS-compatible software for National Defense. Oversee the delivery of scalable, secure products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with the company roadmap.

Senior Solutions Architect

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver technical guidance and support for Unicorn Delivery Service projects. Act as a trusted advisor for customers while building CI/CD pipelines and managing proof-of-concept work.

Platform Engineer

United States 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Automate and build a runtime Production Environment while serving as the technical bridge between application teams and the platform. Validate implementations to ensure they align with business requirements and maintain platform integrity.

Data Engineer

United States $124K - $166K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Design and implement scalable data workflows, pipelines, and streaming technologies on Kubernetes and AWS. Ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of the data layer in accordance with DoD regulations.

Solutions Architect - TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph

Guinea, Papua New Guinea $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Solutions Architect serves as the primary technical point of contact for government and defense customers, managing pre-sales engagements and technical demonstrations. Responsibilities include architecting solutions, maintaining demo environments, and building proof-of-concepts to align technology with mission-critical needs.

Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales

United States $148K - $201K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Serve as the primary technical point of contact during pre-sales engagements, delivering product demos and proof-of-concepts to government and defense customers. Collaborate with business development and engineering teams to architect solutions that address complex mission-critical challenges.