Spear AI
Develops AI software and sensors for maritime defense operations.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 40
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Mike Hunter
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Seed · $2.3M · 2025
About
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. As we expand, we’re building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work. We operate with a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member to make an impact, collaborate directly with leadership, and contribute to projects that matter. Whether you’re joining our Hardware, Software, or Services division, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence and advancing the capabilities that keep our nation safe and secure. Spear AI builds sonobuoy sensors that are deployed into the water and collect edge data. We also work with the U.S. Navy to collect and process their SONAR data. You’ll have an opportunity to work on real-world projects that directly impact warfighter capabilities and mission success.
Open positions
Forward Deployed Data Engineer (Manassas, VA / Senior) [Secret]
On-site data engineer builds real-time and batch pipelines for maritime sensor data using Python/Rust, MQTT/Redpanda, Dagster, and Postgres/Iceberg, deployed with customers to support U.S. Navy systems.
Data Engineer - Mid
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation's security. As we expand, we're building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work.…
Data Engineer - Senior
Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation's security. As we expand, we're building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work.…
Mission Data Engineer
Data Engineer – Spear AI Location: On-site, Washington, DC Clearance Required: Secret (active) Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible About Spear AI: Spear AI delivers cutting-edge artificial…