# Mission Lead - USV Software at Vannevar

- Company: Vannevar
- What the company does: Vannevar builds agentic AI for 21st-century conflict, pre-trained for national security missions and delivering decision advantage. Backed by General Catalyst and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.vannevarlabs.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vannevarlabs/jobs/5242039007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vannevar-mission-lead-usv-software/

## About the role

Most of the companies in the USV space build hulls. We are building the software that enables the planning, operational monitoring, and post-mission analysis for what these hulls do.

## What they're looking for

- This role is required to be in person in Norfolk every week. This can be because you are local, through relocation - which we will cover, or via traveling each week
- Experience or strong demonstrated interest in unmanned systems, unmanned surface vessels, manned surface vessels, or software relating to planning, executing, or monitoring hardware operations (e.g., space, etc.)
- High ownership amid ambiguity. You take responsibility for outcomes and operate independently
- Grit and persistence. You work through ambiguity, iteration, and friction until you get to impact
- Experience working with autonomous or unmanned platforms

Tags: Mission Strategy