Vannevar Labs

Mission Development Lead - Sensing

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. Persons with a current U.S. DoD Top Secret-level clearance and possess a strong understanding of RF/sensing technology or hardware R&D experience. The role requires a motivated problem solver comfortable with ambiguity, who takes ownership and acts with urgency. The ability to travel 30-50% of the time is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Mission Development Lead will identify U.S. Government mission groups that can benefit from maritime sensing technology and build partnerships to drive software deployments. Responsibilities include scoping and implementing pilot engagements with partners, navigating partner bureaucracies, and developing roadmaps to expand successful pilots into larger, sustained capabilities. The role also involves enabling senior-level visibility on mission wins and creating shared roadmaps with partners for project expansion.

Skills

Maritime Sensing Technology
Partnership Development
Pilot Implementation
Project Expansion
Organizational Navigation
Contracting
AI
Defense Technology

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$89MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Palantir Technologies in the defense sector.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy and AI ethics.
Dependence on government contracts vulnerable to budget and political changes.

Differentiation

Vannevar Labs integrates advanced NLP and computer vision for national security solutions.
Decrypt platform decentralizes data collection, ensuring secure and anonymous data gathering.
Open architecture allows Decrypt to integrate with government and commercial applications.

Upsides

Raised $75M in Series B funding, boosting product development and expansion.
Decrypt deployed across 15 key government agencies, generating $25M in sales.
Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with Vannevar Labs' offerings.

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