What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Coordinator position at Daedalean AI?
About us:
Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup with US HQ in Phoenix, Arizona. We were founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.
Your role:
You will be focusing on the preparation and submission of U.S. government grant applications and proposals.
In addition you will be contributing to general administrative tasks to keep the organization running smoothly .
Only US citizens are eligible to apply.
Primary Responsibilities:
Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup with US HQ in Phoenix, Arizona. We were founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.
Your role:
You will be focusing on the preparation and submission of U.S. government grant applications and proposals.
In addition you will be contributing to general administrative tasks to keep the organization running smoothly .
Only US citizens are eligible to apply.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research, draft, and submit grant and proposal applications for U.S. government opportunities, including SBIR/STTR programs
- Review government solicitations, RFIs, and RFQs to ensure compliance with requirements
- Coordinate with technical teams and leadership to gather input and finalize proposal content
- Develop budgets and ensure proposals align with funding guidelines and compliance requirements
- Serve as the point of contact for external stakeholders, vendors, and partners
- Manage daily office operations, including scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining organizational records
- Oversee the preparation and filing of internal documentation, reports, and presentations
- Assist leadership with calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense tracking
- Proven track record of successful applications for U.S. government grants
- Experience in preparing applications for government grants and proposals, managing similar documentation
- Experience of working with tools such as SAM.gov, Grants.gov, or other government databases
- Familiarity with government contracting processes (FAR/DFARS)
- Understanding of U.S. Department of Defense technology and acquisition processes is a plus
- Experience in administrative support roles with a focus on organization, multitasking, and communication
- Basic financial management, such as handling budgets or expense reports
- Experience supporting leadership in small business or startup environments
- Hybrid or Remote work setting
- Medical
- HSA
- 401k match
- 25 days of PTO/y
- Learning & Development budget for conferences or training