# Technical Lead - Autonomous & Unmanned Systems (FedD179) at Defenseunicorns

- Company: Defenseunicorns
- What the company does: At Defense Unicorns, we make software a strategic deterrent with solutions that promote data independence, portability, and efficiency. Backed by Sapphire.
- Company website: https://defenseunicorns.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote, United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5206069007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/defenseunicorns-technical-lead-autonomous-and-unmanned-systems-fedd179/

## About the role

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

## What they're looking for

- Proven experience leading technical teams developing complex software systems
- Expertise solving highly technical problems spanning multiple knowledge domains
- Hands-on technical depth in at least two of the following areas:
- Tactical-edge networking (BLE mesh networking, DIL/MANET, mesh radios)
- Distributed systems (CRDTs, gossip protocols, eventual consistency)
- Container and software supply chain tooling (Kubernetes, OCI, Zarf/UDS)

Tags: Federal Delivery