SkillBridge: Dual-Use Subject Matter Expert

TalentBase; Camarillo (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Matter Labs/DarkMatter seeks a Dual-Use Subject Matter Expert to support its dual-use technology investment and accelerator platform. This role offers hands-on exposure to evaluating technologies with commercial and government applications, advising on feasibility and transition pathways.

The participant will work with leadership and partners to align technical perspectives with investment and growth decisions, in a mission-driven environment.

Formación

• Must have a technical background in one or more areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI, autonomy, robotics, cybersecurity, communications, sensors, advanced computing, or related fields.
• Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or mission-driven environments is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work with internal leadership, industry partners, and external stakeholders is needed.

Responsabilidades

• Review and assess technical aspects of early-stage dual-use technologies.
• Evaluate maturity, feasibility, integration risk, and scalability.
• Provide technical input to internal reviews and accelerator decisions.
• Identify commercial and government use cases for emerging technologies.
• Help connect technical, mission, and market considerations.
• Support translation of technical capabilities into real-world applications.
• Participate in technical discussions with industry and innovation partners.
• Provide feedback on product direction and technical roadmaps.
• Support accelerator programming, reviews, and advisory sessions.
• Engage with industry, government, and innovation partners as appropriate.
• Contribute to broader discussions on technology transition and adoption.

Conocimientos

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

AI

Autonomy

Robotics

Cybersecurity

Communications

Sensors

Advanced computing

Descripción del empleo

SkillBridge: Dual-Use Subject Matter Expert

Camarillo, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

• City Camarillo
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

This is a DoW SkillBridge opportunity offered through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge third-party provider training program in partnership with Matter Labs/DarkMatter. This opportunity is open to eligible transitioning active-duty service members who have command approval to participate in SkillBridge.

Matter Labs/DarkMatter is seeking aDual-Use Subject Matter Expertto support its dual-use technology investment and accelerator platform. This role provides hands-on exposure to evaluating emerging technologies with both commercial and government/defense applications, supporting early-stage companies, and advising on technical feasibility, scalability, integration risk, and transition pathways.

The participant will work closely with internal leadership, industry stakeholders, and partners to bring a technical and mission-aware perspective to investment, accelerator, and growth decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and assess technical aspects of early-stage dual-use technologies
  
• Evaluate maturity, feasibility, integration risk, and scalability
  
• Provide technical input to internal reviews and accelerator decisions
  
• Identify commercial and government use cases for emerging technologies
  
• Help connect technical, mission, and market considerations
  
• Support translation of technical capabilities into real-world applications
  
• Participate in technical discussions with industry and innovation partners
  
• Provide feedback on product direction and technical roadmaps
  
• Support accelerator programming, reviews, and advisory sessions
  
• Engage with industry, government, and innovation partners as appropriate
  
• Contribute to broader discussions on technology transition and adoption
  

This opportunity is designed for service members who bring field experience, operational perspective, technical judgment, and experience working in complex, mission-driven environments.

Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member eligible for DoW SkillBridge participation
  
• Must have command approval to participate in SkillBridge
  
• Technical background in one or more areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI, autonomy, robotics, cybersecurity, communications, sensors, advanced computing, or related technical fields
  
• Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or mission-driven environments
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work with internal leadership, industry partners, and external stakeholders
  
• Interest in technology commercialization, innovation, dual-use applications, defense innovation, or technology transition
  
• Field experience, operational testing, field exercises, systems integration, project coordination, or technical advisory experience preferred
  
• Hands-on experience with dual-use technology evaluation, accelerator support, and innovation-focused project work
  
• Exposure to commercial and government/defense technology applications
  
• Mentorship and supervised work-based learning through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge SkillBridge training structure
  
• Opportunity to build experience in technology transition, defense innovation, technical advisory work, and venture/accelerator support
  
• Potential consideration for full-time employment following successful completion of SkillBridge, based on performance, business need, and role alignment
  
• Estimated post-SkillBridge salary potential: $150,000+
  

Note: This is a DoW SkillBridge training opportunity. There is no direct cost to the service member. Compensation during SkillBridge is not provided by the employer; service members continue receiving military pay and benefits through their branch of service during the approved SkillBridge period.