Mission Strategist - Remote

Overview

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.

Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still.

In Short

• Identify important mission problems with users that we can reasonably solve with Vannevar’s products or new product development.
• Solve these problems and generate meaningful mission outcomes.
• Develop a thesis for a broader program that extends the work you do to other groups.
• Help our business development team win program deals by partnering with them.

Requirements

• High interest and aptitude for the EW mission set (Drones, Sensors, SDRs).
• A track record of creatively scoping ambiguous problems.
• Grit and creativity to keep going when faced with a roadblock.
• Success in working problems to conclusion and trying different approaches until one works.
• Ability to work autonomously and set your own goals.
• Experience helping to iterate on a product with product design, product management and/or engineering teams is a plus.
• Active TS / SCI Clearance is a plus but not needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% remote first culture.
• Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• Lifestyle stipends for mental health, wellness & fitness, and office setup.
• Salary top-up during military reserve duty.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.