EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Please note that eligible Department of Defense Service members must be within 180 days of separating from Service. Based on the evolving needs of our fast paced startup, we recruit for SkillBridge on a rolling basis. Role Description: We are seeking Mission Manager SkillBridge interns to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Mission Manager Skillbridge Intern at Defense Unicorns, you'll get hands-on experience working alongside experienced Tech Leads, Mission Managers, and Growth professionals, contributing to impactful defense tech solutions while exploring where your future path might lead. This role is ideal for someone who’s curious, adaptable, and ready to learn the ins and outs of driving customer success, managing mission outcomes, and building relationships that matter. You will join a team of talented and dedicated Unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Responsibilities: In this role, your primary responsibility will be to manage the transformation and deployment of cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-based environment hosted on everything from cloud to bare-metal platforms. While you won’t be directly writing code or configuring systems, you’ll play a critical coordination role between the Application Development and Platform teams. You will ensure timelines are met, blockers are removed, and best practices are communicated and upheld. Acting as a liaison, you’ll help translate technical progress into clear updates and foster collaboration across teams to support smooth delivery and operational success. In this position, you will be: Serves as Mission Manager for assigned Delivery Effort Collaborates with Tech Lead(s) to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feed
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EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Please note that eligible Service members must be within 180 days of separating from Service. Based on the evolving needs of our fast paced startup, we recruit for SkillBridge on a rolling basis. Opportunities will be posted as they become available. If no SkillBridge Intern roles are currently posted that are aligned with your experience, no internships are presently available. Please check back periodically to see when relevant opportunities arise. Role Description: We are seeking Platform Engineer SkillBridge interns to join our team in a remote capacity. 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. We are seeking
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Hold or eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives. Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems. Active participant in open source projects and product repositories, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation. Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives. Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically. Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains. Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, Go, or others. A critical thinker capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence. Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on an Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system. Familiar with DoD Weapon Systems and/or Program Management Offices (PMOs). Knowledgeable about Cyberspace Operati
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