This is a DoW SkillBridge opportunity offered through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge third-party provider training program in partnership with Matter Labs/DarkMatter. This opportunity is open to eligible transitioning active-duty service members who have command approval to participate in SkillBridge.
Matter Labs/DarkMatter is seeking aDual-Use Subject Matter Expertto support its dual-use technology investment and accelerator platform. This role provides hands-on exposure to evaluating emerging technologies with both commercial and government/defense applications, supporting early-stage companies, and advising on technical feasibility, scalability, integration risk, and transition pathways.
The participant will work closely with internal leadership, industry stakeholders, and partners to bring a technical and mission-aware perspective to investment, accelerator, and growth decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review and assess technical aspects of early-stage dual-use technologies
- Evaluate maturity, feasibility, integration risk, and scalability
- Provide technical input to internal reviews and accelerator decisions
- Identify commercial and government use cases for emerging technologies
- Help connect technical, mission, and market considerations
- Support translation of technical capabilities into real-world applications
- Participate in technical discussions with industry and innovation partners
- Provide feedback on product direction and technical roadmaps
- Support accelerator programming, reviews, and advisory sessions
- Engage with industry, government, and innovation partners as appropriate
- Contribute to broader discussions on technology transition and adoption
This opportunity is designed for service members who bring field experience, operational perspective, technical judgment, and experience working in complex, mission-driven environments.
Requirements
- Must be an active-duty service member eligible for DoW SkillBridge participation
- Must have command approval to participate in SkillBridge
- Technical background in one or more areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI, autonomy, robotics, cybersecurity, communications, sensors, advanced computing, or related technical fields
- Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or mission-driven environments
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with internal leadership, industry partners, and external stakeholders
- Interest in technology commercialization, innovation, dual-use applications, defense innovation, or technology transition
- Field experience, operational testing, field exercises, systems integration, project coordination, or technical advisory experience preferred
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with dual-use technology evaluation, accelerator support, and innovation-focused project work
- Exposure to commercial and government/defense technology applications
- Mentorship and supervised work-based learning through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge SkillBridge training structure
- Opportunity to build experience in technology transition, defense innovation, technical advisory work, and venture/accelerator support
- Potential consideration for full-time employment following successful completion of SkillBridge, based on performance, business need, and role alignment
- Estimated post-SkillBridge salary potential: $150,000+
Note: This is a DoW SkillBridge training opportunity. There is no direct cost to the service member. Compensation during SkillBridge is not provided by the employer; service members continue receiving military pay and benefits through their branch of service during the approved SkillBridge period.