Full-Time
Mission Data Engineer
Spear AI
51-200 employees
AI-enabled defense software and maritime sensors
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Active Secret clearance.
- 3–7 years in data engineering, preferably within secure, high-side environments.
- Proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
- Experience with classified data management, secure networking, and infrastructure optimization.
- Design and manage secure data pipelines enabling ML and analytics workflows.
- Handle data ingestion, transformation, and validation with auditable, secure processes.
- Collaborate with mission engineers and data scientists to align infrastructure with operational objectives.
- Optimize data processing and storage for real-time and batch operations.
- Ensure compliance with DIA’s data governance and cross-domain security standards.
- Familiarity with IC standards (UDS, IC ITE) and secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, C2S).
- Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills within complex operational settings.
Spear AI builds AI and machine-learning tools for national security and maritime missions. Its Horizon AI Platform labels and manages acoustic data, while Forerunner handles edge AI processing and it also offers field-ready maritime sensors; combined with consulting services on AI strategy and data pipelines, the company provides a deployable hardware-software stack. The solutions help operators interpret passive acoustics to distinguish background sounds from potential threats, improving decision-making and situational awareness in challenging maritime environments. The team’s Navy background and focus on defense use set it apart, aiming to support Navy and allied operations with reliable, integrated tools for detection, data management, and edge computing.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- U.S. Navy $6M contract validates Horizon for acoustic processing.
- $2.3M seed from Cortical Ventures doubles workforce to 80.
- NAICS 541715 R&D positions for diverse defense opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Palantir's Gotham erodes Spear's Navy AI contracts within 12 months.
- Anduril's Lattice displaces Forerunner sensors in 6 months.
- CMMC 2.0 Level 3 disqualifies Spear from contracts by January 2026.
What makes Spear AI unique
- Horizon AI Platform labels acoustic data for submarine threat detection.
- Forerunner enables real-time edge AI processing on naval platforms.
- OMEGA Simulator applies reinforcement learning to maritime missions.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
11 Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Professional Certification Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 5%Spear AI announced the completion of its seed funding round with investments from Scare the Bear Capital and Cortical Ventures. The funding will help expand Spear AI's product portfolio, scale its Horizon platform, and enhance maritime sensor capabilities. The company aims to accelerate delivery of AI solutions to defense and commercial partners, focusing on transforming maritime data into actionable intelligence.
Spear AI secures seed funding from Scare the Bear Capital and Cortical Ventures to accelerate maritime AI solutions and expand technical services.
In parallel, Spear AI announced a $2.3 million seed funding round backed by venture capital firms with a focus on artificial intelligence and national defense technologies.
Spear AI, an AI startup based in Washington, has secured $2.3 million in its first outside funding round to accelerate its work decoding underwater sounds using artificial intelligence, Reuters reported.
Spear AI, a developer of maritime artificial intelligence solutions based in Washington, DC, has successfully completed its seed funding round.