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Air Combat Autonomy Vertical Growth Lead

Applied Intuition
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: this is not applicable for EpiSci roles).

About Applied Intuition Defense

Applied Intuition Defense is a software and infrastructure supplier that accelerates the deployment of next-generation autonomous capabilities to the warfighter across air, land, sea, and space. A business of Applied Intuition, we deliver dual-use solutions to national security customers that build upon several years of product development and experience from commercial autonomy programs. Based in Washington, D.C., our seasoned team hails from Palantir, Anduril, SpaceX, Google, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Armed Services. Learn more at appliedintuitiondefense.com.

About The Role

We are looking for an executive-level expert in the dual-use applications of aviation autonomy, with experience leading or advising advanced technology programs, who will develop strategy and requirements to drive growth within our burgeoning defense business. In this role, you will partner closely with our technology and capability development teams to develop and lead a go-to market strategy that targets the Defense, commercial, and international markets with a family of aviation autonomy products.

This is a uniquely strategic and operational role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Engage with potential customers and stakeholders in the DoD, within industry, and in the international marketplace who are relevant for air domain autonomy business growth
  • Closely follow and shape military vision, strategy and requirements to guide future product requirements and the realm of the possible
  • Own strategic executive relationship management and lead successful customer engagements through careful technical and use case scoping
  • Conduct annual operations planning to forecast and general revenue
  • Serve as an outward-facing thought leader to industry, customers, and the media
  • Work closely with Gov Affairs, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to develop business
  • Inform roadmaps for existing and new products based on customer engagements

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 15 years of experience leading Air Domain Autonomy advanced technology programs, business areas, technology development, or strategic captures
  • Deep programmatic and acquisition knowledge of emerging Department of Defense air autonomy technology and weapons systems programs and joint force initiatives
  • Deep understanding of air combat and commercial aviation operations
  • Experience working with advanced software products from a DoD programs perspective
  • Capable of obtaining and holding Top Secret/SCI (and above) clearance

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $225,000 USD to $300,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Salary : $225,000 - $300,000

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