AI-first, assembly-focused robotics that rebuilds American manufacturing—faster, more flexible, and ready for what’s next. Backed by Khosla Ventures.
About the role
Foundry builds factories for the defense industrial base. Robots do the work and the factory retools as fast as the design changes. We have real customers and real purchase orders. Now we need someone to own the government side of the house. Simple Version: You run any direct to government relationships and initiatives at Foundry Robotics. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Founder mentality: We love people who build like it's their own company. You move fast, take ownership, and find a way through when the path isn't obvious. You have the drive to make big things happen and the judgment to take smart risks along the way
- 6+ years in OSD or service acquisition, on the Hill, or running government for a defense tech company. You've pulled in non-dilutive money or started a program. Names and numbers, not adjacent
- You know industrial base policy and the folks who run it: OSC, DPA Title III, IBAS, ManTech, the defense apropos subcommittees
- You've taken a bill from draft to markup to conference, and you know what to do with it after it passes
- You've won a contract vehicle or run task orders under one: OTA, IDIQ, consortium
- You write well and fast. Proposals, white papers, one-pagers, bill text
More about this role
Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware. Basically, we're building robots that build robots. We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics. Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer. We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality. As the leader of our government team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success. This role is based in Washington, DC, with regular time at our headquarters in Emeryville, CA.
Foundry builds factories for the defense industrial base. Robots do the work and the factory retools as fast as the design changes. We have real customers and real purchase orders. Now we need someone to own the government side of the house.
Simple Version: You run any direct to government relationships and initiatives at Foundry Robotics.
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