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// METRO · WASHINGTON DC / NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Robotics & Autonomy Jobs in Washington DC[467 OPEN]
Washington DC and Northern Virginia are at the forefront of defense robotics and government technology. Home to Anduril and major defense contractors, the region combines cutting-edge autonomy work with mission-critical applications for national security.
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467
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106
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$199K
§ 01OPEN ROLES
§ 02TOP COMPANIES HIRING IN WASHINGTON DC / NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Anduril Industries
DEFENSE-AND-SPACE-MANUFACTURING · COSTA MESA, USA
FOUNDED 2017STAGE SERIES G
293OPEN
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SHIELD AI
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY & AEROSPACE · SAN DIEGO, USA
FOUNDED 2015STAGE SERIES F
56OPEN
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Aurora Innovation
TRANSPORTATION-TRUCKING-RAILROAD · PITTSBURGH, USA
FOUNDED 2017STAGE IPO
12OPEN
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Applied Intuition
COMPUTER-SOFTWARE
FOUNDED 2017
10OPEN
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Saronic
AUSTIN, USA
STAGE SERIES B
7OPEN
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Vannevar Labs
DEFENSE-AND-SPACE-MANUFACTURING · PALO ALTO, USA
FOUNDED 2019STAGE SERIES B
7OPEN
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TSMG
5OPEN
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The AES Corporation
4OPEN
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§ 03ABOUT WASHINGTON DC / NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Washington DC and Northern Virginia are at the forefront of defense robotics and government technology. Home to Anduril and major defense contractors, the region combines cutting-edge autonomy work with mission-critical applications for national security.
§ 04FAQ
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Q.01
What types of robotics jobs are available in the DC area?
The DC area specializes in defense and government applications: autonomous drones, surveillance systems, counter-UAS technology, and AI for intelligence analysis. Many positions require security clearances.
Q.02
Do I need a security clearance to work in DC robotics?
Many positions do require or prefer active security clearances, but there are also commercial and research roles that don't. Companies often sponsor clearances for the right candidates.
§ 05KEY COMPANIES IN WASHINGTON DC / NORTHERN VIRGINIA
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