--- title: 'General Application - Choose Your Mission at Odin Dynamics, Inc' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/general-application-choose-your-mission-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-35yk9abbhp0y' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-03' --- # General Application - Choose Your Mission at Odin Dynamics, Inc - **Company:** Odin Dynamics, Inc - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-03-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-03 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/odin-dynamics/3f90701a-3e21-4797-b4bb-157199d65928/application > Odin Dynamics seeks experienced operators in defense, aerospace, marine systems, or robotics for potential roles in autonomous underwater vehicle development. Candidates with a track record of shipping hardware and cross-functional leadership are encouraged to apply for open or future positions. ## Job description ## ABOUT ODIN DYNAMICS Founded in 2025, Odin Dynamics is a defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles that will define the next era of undersea warfare. We are focused on delivering capable, resilient autonomous systems that strengthen the strategic advantage of the United States and its allied navies. We move fast, build real hardware, and operate with the urgency that the mission demands. ## WHY THIS POSTING EXISTS Not every great hire fits neatly into a job description. Some of the most impactful people at early-stage companies are the ones who bring a unique combination of skills, experience, and instinct that doesn't map to a single role — but makes everything around them work better. If you're a seasoned operator in defense, aerospace, marine systems, robotics, or a related industry and you believe you belong at a company like this — but none of our open roles quite fit — this is your door. Maybe you've spent years in the submarine community and know undersea operations inside and out. Maybe you've built and scaled programs at a prime or a startup and know how to get hardware through milestones. Maybe you've done a bit of everything — engineering, ops, business development, test, production — and that range is exactly what makes you dangerous. We want to hear from you. ## WHAT WE VALUE - Deep domain experience in defense, aerospace, marine, robotics, or adjacent industries. - A track record of getting hard things done — shipping hardware, winning programs, standing up teams, solving problems that don't have a playbook. - The ability to operate across functions and figure out where you're needed most. - Startup mentality — low ego, high urgency, willing to do whatever it takes to move the mission forward. - Sound judgment and the kind of credibility that comes from years in the arena. ## HOW THIS WORKS This is a rolling application. We review submissions regularly and will reach out if there's a fit — either for a role we're actively hiring or one we haven't posted yet. When you apply, tell us who you are, what you've done, and what kind of mission you want to take on at Odin. The more specific you are, the better. ## COMPENSATION & BENEFITS We're an early-stage company, so we'll be straight with you — we're not going to outbid Big Tech on perks. What we offer is competitive salary, meaningful equity in a company at the ground floor, and the chance to do work that actually matters. Here's what we provide: health, dental, and vision insurance with the majority of premiums covered, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and support for professional development. The benefits will keep growing as we do. What won't show up on a benefits slide is what you really get here — small team, high ownership, hard problems, and a front-row seat to building something from scratch for the most consequential mission in defense. ## WHY JOIN US You'll be solving some of the hardest engineering problems of our time — building autonomous systems that operate in the most demanding environments on the planet. Your work will directly shape the future of undersea warfare for the U.S. Navy and our allied partners. This is real autonomy, real hardware, and real national impact. If you want your work to matter, this is the place. ## DISCLOSURES This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license. Odin Dynamics, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Odin Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. ## About Odin Dynamics, Inc ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Odin Dynamics builds autonomous undersea vehicles for precision strike, ISR, and mine warfare, enabling affordable, scalable deterrence in contested maritime zones. - **Entity Type**: Private (early-stage startup; founded in 2025) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 2025 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (team includes former Navy program managers and Tesla veterans) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Autonomous Vehicles, Naval & Maritime Systems - **Target customers**: U.S. Navy (program offices PMS 406, PMS 408, ONR), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), SOCOM, N97, and allied navies (Taiwan, Poland, Japan) - **Mission**: Enabling global deterrence through technology – redefining strategic deterrence and naval superiority with high-endurance, long-range autonomous undersea systems ## Products & Services - **Advanced Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)**: Modular autonomous platforms designed for high endurance, long range, high payload, and advanced targeting. Capabilities include precision strike, ISR, and mine warfare. Two generations of prototypes completed (P1 & P2), with autonomous navigation demonstrated and critical subsystems validated. Fieldable systems expected by Q4 2025. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed | **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (in diligence with early-stage defense VCs; interest from LPs in U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific) - **Key Metric**: 4 employees (as of early 2026); active job postings (4 open roles); web traffic ~3,668 monthly visits (growing 62.4% month-over-month) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Engaged with U.S. Navy program offices, DIU, SOCOM, and allied navies. Rear Admiral Matt Burns, U.S. Navy (Ret.) joined as Senior Military Advisor. - **Growth Signals**: Hired senior Navy acquisition leader (ex-PMS 408) to lead global go-to-market; submitted proposals to DIU solicitations, Navy SBIR 25.1, and AUKUS Pillar II; early collaboration with allied navies; web traffic and LinkedIn followers growing (+9.6% monthly) ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed vs. incumbents**: Legacy primes operate on 5–7 year timelines with high unit costs; Odin Dynamics aims to field systems in months, not years. - **Technical differentiation**: Autonomous, stealthy, modular UUVs with high endurance and long range – filling a gap in affordable, scalable undersea strike platforms. - **Team pedigree**: Backed by Navy program managers and Tesla veterans, combining deep maritime domain knowledge with engineering execution. ## Strategic Focus - **Immediate priorities**: Accelerate prototype-to-deployment cycle; expand government and allied partnerships; hire elite engineers (Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Test Engineer, Staff Mechanical Engineer); scale production assembly. - **Long-term direction**: Establish Odin Dynamics as a leading provider of autonomous undersea combat systems for the U.S. and allied nations, particularly in contested environments like the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and Black Sea. ## Why Work Here - **Impact**: Small, elite team (currently 4 people) building next-generation defense technology with direct national security relevance. - **Engineering culture**: Hands-on, fast-paced environment with ownership over critical subsystems and prototypes. “We are hiring elite engineers and seeking strategic collaborations.” - **Work model**: Primarily on-site in Los Angeles (HQ) or Sacramento; hybrid/remote policy not specified. - **Notable perks**: Not disclosed, but the company emphasizes making a tangible difference in undersea warfare and working alongside former Navy leaders and Tesla alum. ## Sources 1. [odindynamics.ai](https://odindynamics.ai/) 2. [linkedin.com/company/odin-dynamics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/odin-dynamics) 3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/odin-dynamics](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/odin-dynamics) 4. [pitch.vc/companies/odin-dynamics](https://pitch.vc/companies/odin-dynamics) ## Other roles at Odin Dynamics, Inc - [Fall Engineering Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/fall-engineering-intern-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-9nbmqmhkf6dk) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Electrical Engineer (Energy)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-electrical-engineer-energy-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-cm5dahbe70av) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Energy)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer-energy-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-7nb0k4t2t5k2) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Ground Software Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-ground-software-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-04a99h5s4951) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Harness Design Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-harness-design-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-knt1tx8c8vcy) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Autonomy Software Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-autonomy-software-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-xtbp1k202ta6) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Electrical Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-electrical-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-3bbbevh90fne) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-1tzjdw8g6rk3) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Mechanical Engineer (Maritime)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-maritime-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-f3zdttzg2jz4) — Los Angeles, CA - [Lead Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-test-engineer-odin-dynamics-inc-los-angeles-gy6kzgc99g4m) — Los Angeles, CA