--- title: 'DoD Skillbridge Fellow - Program Manager at Armaments Research Company' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/dod-skillbridge-fellow-program-manager-armaments-research-company-virginia-8sjsqs8r6wmg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # DoD Skillbridge Fellow - Program Manager at Armaments Research Company - **Company:** Armaments Research Company - **Location:** Virginia, United States - **Posted:** 2025-05-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armamentsresearchcompany/jobs/4685752008 ## Job description ## About Armaments Research Company Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real-time situational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. You will be an integral part of the ARC team managing program execution in support of our innovative and powerful IoT devices to enhance national security. Our core offering is the ARC AI-Enabled Weapons Sensor (AEWS), which collects and transmits real-time tactical data to the cloud. This information enables battlefield/tactical awareness and aggregated insights into big data sets that do not exist today. ARC technologies were initially developed in partnership with DARPA and the National Science Foundation and leverage internet-of-things (IoT) technology and machine learning to derive actionable insights and transform operational responses. This novel technology will be deployed at scale to enhance safety, decision-making, and sustainment for the warfighter at the tactical edge. ## What You'll Do ARC's SkillBridge program allows transitioning service members to gain civilian work experience through a fellowship in their last 180 days of service. The fellowship typically spans 3-4 months and offers a unique experience with flexible start dates. SkillBridge fellows undergo both a midpoint and final evaluation to gauge their performance and potential for a future offer. We are looking for a Program Manager to join our team in Ashburn, VA.  You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the completion of multiple projects within budget and on time, ensuring they meet defined requirements and standards. You will manage resources and communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.  If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight, then this role is for you. Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact - Project Planning: Defining project scope, goals, timelines, and resource - Resource Management: Allocating and managing human and material resources effectively - Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to project success - Budget Management: Creating and managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints - Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicating project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders - Project Execution: Implementing project plans, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as needed - Problem Solving: Proactively identifying and resolving project issues and obstacles - Adaptability: Adjusting schedules, budgets, and project plans as needed to accommodate changes and unforeseen circumstances Relevant Skills and Experience - Service member must be within 180 days of separating from Service - Ability to maintain a DoD Security Clearance - Enjoys collaborating with internal stakeholders and briefing external customers - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Comfortable with maintaining and operating firearms This position will require access to restricted information and facilities protected under U.S. laws and regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on any required authorization to receive access to such restricted information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet federal government security screening requirements required for this role. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and otherwise eligible to obtain access to classified information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. What We Offer: Equity Options 401k plan Employer paid employee medical, dental and vision 12 paid holidays plus Flexible PTO Policy ## About Armaments Research Company ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Armaments Research Company (ARC) delivers artificial intelligence to individual weapon systems, enhancing warfighter situational awareness, survivability, and sustainment in contested environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Grant-funded; total funding ~$1.7M from multiple NSF grants) - **Headquarters**: Washington, District of Columbia, USA (also has an office in Bethesda, Maryland and a presence in Nairobi, Kenya) - **Founded**: 2017 (LinkedIn) or 2016 (CB Insights – conflicting reports) - **Founders**: Mike Canty (Co-founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Military AI / IoT - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Air Force, PEO Soldier, DEVCOM), allied militaries, large-scale combat operations units - **Mission or purpose statement**: Improve individual soldier survivability in Large Scale Combat Operations through enhanced situational awareness and predictive logistics. ## Products & Services - **ARC AEWS (AI-Enabled Weapon Sensors)**: IoT sensors mounted on small arms that capture discharge events, weapon health, and usage metrics to deliver real-time data from the tactical edge. - **Predictive Logistics**: Automates and prioritizes resupply operations, ensuring critical resources arrive where and when needed. - **Predictive Maintenance**: Monitors weapon health and performance to improve readiness and extend system lifespan. - **Situational Awareness**: Strengthens the common operating picture, reduces fratricide risk, and enables integration with autonomous systems. - **Training Optimization**: Provides “game film” after-action reviews and advanced metrics to enhance tactical proficiency. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$1.7M (conflicting reports: LinkedIn notes $1,674,994 from two NSF grants; CB Insights reports $970K total raised) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: National Science Foundation (primary grantor), Riptide Ventures, xTech Accelerator. Government partners include Army DEVCOM, PEO Soldier, and the U.S. Air Force. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 30 employees (+11.4% YoY); recent task orders in 2025 (DEVCOM small unit resupply, AI-enhanced weapon sensor for the M249, human-machine teaming with the Air Force); 7 open job postings as of mid-2026. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary sensor & AI pipeline**: Over 53 patents covering weapon usage monitoring, sensor fusion, and avionics. - **Real-world military deployment**: Systems tested and deployed in large-scale combat operations, not just prototypes. - **First-mover in weapon-borne AI**: Only company offering a production-ready, AI-enabled sensor for individual small arms (e.g., M249, light machine guns). - **Deep government relationships**: Multiple multi-year contracts and task orders with Army and Air Force units. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Scaling human-machine teaming, advancing automated logistics (ATLaS), and integrating with autonomous systems for contested environments. - **Direction for growth**: Expanding sensor capabilities across more weapon platforms, entering allied defense markets (e.g., Kenya office), and deepening predictive analytics for sustainment. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven environment focused on saving lives; values include “Service First,” “Take Ownership,” “Create a Collaborative Environment,” and “Think Big.” - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Some roles (e.g., Firmware Engineer) are listed as remote; other positions are based in Virginia or Washington, DC. - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Hands-on work with cutting-edge defense tech; opportunity to shape the future of battlefield logistics; emphasis on real-world experience from diverse backgrounds (veterans, engineers, data scientists). ## Sources 1. [armaments.us](https://www.armaments.us/) – Official company website 2. [armaments.us/about](https://www.armaments.us/about) – About page, leadership, history 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/armamentsresearchcompany](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armamentsresearchcompany) – Active job listings 4. [LinkedIn – Armaments Research Company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armaments) – Employee data, funding, growth 5. [CB Insights – Armaments Research Company](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armaments-research-company) – Financials, patents, investors ## Other roles at Armaments Research Company - [Account Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-armaments-research-company-virginia-jv2wd68va2yf) — Virginia, United States - [IT Desktop Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/it-desktop-specialist-armaments-research-company-virginia-6qdm2m5s03yf) — Virginia, United States - [Sales Support Operations Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-support-operations-specialist-armaments-research-company-virginia-5aakmkkm1vva) — Virginia, United States - [Defense Mission Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/defense-mission-lead-armaments-research-company-virginia-gz3brgp8d7fy) — Virginia, United States - [Senior Systems Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-armaments-research-company-virginia-k3derwcyxt7k) — Virginia, United States