Vadris™
A software-defined RF‑seeking payload for FPV drones that detects, direction‑finds, and locates RF emitters.


Startup · United States
HQ El SegundoFounded 202411-50 employees
Electronic-warfare sensing and software. Selected for NATO DIANA’s 2026 cohort.
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Grant | Undisclosed | — | NATO DIANA | — | Confirmed |
| May 22, 2025 | Series A | $31.0M | — | Point72 Ventures | 201 Ventures, 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Pax Ventures, Upfront Ventures | Reported |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Seed | ~$15.0M | — | 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz | — | Reported |
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
A software-defined RF‑seeking payload for FPV drones that detects, direction‑finds, and locates RF emitters.
An autonomous, GNSS‑hardened airborne electronic‑warfare platform that weaponizes the RF spectrum.
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX2 — El Segundo | Headquarters | El Segundo, CA, United States | Operating | Reported |
| CX2 El Segundo headquarters | Headquarters | El Segundo, CA, United States | Operating | Confirmed |
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El Segundo, CA · Full-time · Engineering
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El Segundo, CA · Full-time · Manufacturing
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El Segundo, CA · Full-time · Engineering
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El Segundo, CA · Full-time · Engineering
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Software Engineer - Software Infrastructure (Cybersecurity) ↗
El Segundo, CA · Full-time · Engineering
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Checked Oct 5, 2026
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Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Develops advanced technology solutions to strengthen U.S. leadership in the aerospace and defense sectors.”
gunder.com · Supports Organization · kind
“Point72 Leads $31M Series A of Defense Tech CX2”
CX2 · Supports System
“Vadris™ is a software-defined RF-seeking payload for FPV drones designed to detect, direction-find, and locate RF emitters of interest.”
CX2 · Supports System
“Wraith™ is an autonomous, GNSS-hardened airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) platform purpose-built to weaponize the RF spectrum for forward elements in contested environments.”
NATO DIANA · Dec 10, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“Starting in January 2026, the selected companies will receive contractual funding”
Los Angeles Business Journal · Jun 16, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“The round was led by **Point72 Ventures**”
Axios · May 22, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“The Series A was led by Point72 Ventures.”
Point72 Ventures · May 22, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“We are proud to announce our lead investment in the Series A for CX2”
Forbes · Jun 6, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount
“Andreessen Horowitz is leading a $15 million seed funding round into a secret defense startup”
Los Angeles Business Journal · Supports Funding round
“Existing investors like **Andreessen Horowitz** and **8VC** also took part in the funding round.”
NATO DIANA · Supports Funding round, Organization
“Building an electromagnetic wall for 21st century drone wars”
CX2 · Supports Facility, Organization, Organization · name, Organization · status
“Built in El Segundo”
LinkedIn · Supports Facility, Organization · description, Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · website
“headquarters: El Segundo, California”
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“CX2 is at the forefront of defense technology, specializing in AI-driven hardware and software platforms that ensure electromagnetic spectrum dominance for the”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"company_size": "11-50 employees"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "103398334", "company_name": "CX2", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cx2-industries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470494457", "job_seniority_level": "Not Applicable", "job_summary": "CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. CX2 is seeking a highly skilled Signal Processing Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has solid fundamentals in design, implementation and testing of signal processing techniques using MATLAB, Python and other existing frameworks. Experience in Defense is preferred. This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity. Key Responsibilities Digital Signal processing: Design, characterize, and deliver algorithms such as channelizers, frequency agile detection, adaptive filters, MIMO, wideband detectors, and other algorithms related to signal sorting Write and contribute to existing code repositories (C/C++, Python, MATLAB) for analysis and real-time processing systems targeting embedded CPUs/GPUs (experience with FPGAs a big plus) Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery Stay current: Track and insert advances in signal processing techniques and associated technologies, adaptive beamforming, RF machine learning, and resilient PNT for GPS-denied ops Required Qualifications Masters Degree in Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering or related field with Graduate study emphasis in Signal Processing; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline with 3-5 years relevant working Signal Processing Experience Strong digital signal processing fundamentals, with hands-on experience implementing and deploying DSP algorithms in software-defined radio systems on embedded processors, GPUs, and FPGAs Understanding of design and implementation of wireless communications algorithms, including modulation and demodulation techniques (e.g. QAM and OFDM) and signal detection and classification techniques Ability to contribute to production codebases in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB for algorithm development, analysis, and real-time signal processing Familiar with multi-rate signal processing, polyphase filters, channelizers, beamforming, phase coherent systems, and wireless performance metrics (e.g. SNR, receiver sensitivity, SFDR, I/Q imbalance, DC offset) Strong proficiency with Linux development workflows, Git-based version control, and comfortable at the command-line Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Learn more about Security Clearances here Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities Bonus Points PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques) Comms system design (LPI/LPD, Waveform-of-Interest exploitation) RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero) Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. ITAR/EAR-controlled work Field work: supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support Mindset: Builder-tester who loves first-principles RF, rapid lab iteration, and getting hardware flying fast ITAR Regulations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental 401K enrollment at 90 days Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed Collaborative and inclusive work environment Access to the latest tools and technologies High levels of responsibility and autonomy Professional growth and development opportunities Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacy Show more Show less", "job_title": "Signal Processing Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.336Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "103398334", "company_name": "CX2", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cx2-industries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "3 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4470640401", "job_seniority_level": "Not Applicable", "job_summary": "CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex. communications, RADAR, navigation) UHF through X-Band. This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity. Key Responsibilities Design, validate & deliver RF payload subsystems: Design, Integration and Testing of Antennas, RF front ends, SDRs and provide validation of operation. Support development and analysis of RF performance metrics Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery Stay current: Track and insert advances in relevant technologies, SDRs, RF Systems, RF machine learning, and PNT Qualifications BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Antenna and receiver design across analog/RF/mixed-signal domains: mixers, PLLs/LOs, gain/linearity/noise trades; ability to turn simulations into reality Channelizers & wideband architectures: filter banks, analog/digital down conversion, sample-rate planning, clocking/synchronization Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities Bonus Points PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques) Digital Signal processing: Design characterize and deliver channelizers, wideband detection/classification, MIMO/digital-arrays, and algorithms in MATLAB/Python/C++ Communication / Waveform system design RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience; also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero) Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. ITAR/EAR-controlled work. Learn more about Security Clearances here Field work: supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support Mindset: Builder-tester who loves first-principles RF, rapid lab iteration, and getting hardware flying fast What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental 401K enrollment at 90 days Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed Collaborative and inclusive work environment Access to the latest tools and technologies High levels of responsibility and autonomy Professional growth and development opportunities Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare ITAR Regulations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacy Show more Show less", "job_title": "RF Hardware Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.087Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "103398334", "company_name": "CX2", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cx2-industries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470647022", "job_seniority_level": "Not Applicable", "job_summary": "We are seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead and scale our manufacturing organization. This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to manufacture complex hardware in a fast-paced environment. You will own the strategy, processes, people, facilities, and systems required to deliver high-quality products reliably and at increasing volumes. The ideal candidate has built or scaled manufacturing operations within the defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or other complex hardware industries and is equally comfortable on the production floor, working through technical issues with engineering, and developing the long-term manufacturing strategy. Leadership Profile We’re looking for a leader who can build the manufacturing organization, not simply inherit one . You should be comfortable setting the long-term strategy while still spending significant time on the production floor solving today’s problems. You know how to bring structure and discipline to manufacturing without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. You understand that in a rapidly growing defense company, manufacturing is not simply a downstream function—it is a critical partner to engineering and an essential part of getting capable systems into customers’ hands quickly and reliably. Key Responsibilities Own the overall manufacturing strategy, production operations, and execution across the organization Build and scale manufacturing capabilities to support the transition from prototype and low-rate initial production (LRIP) to higher-volume production Establish production processes, workflows, tooling, work instructions, and manufacturing standards that improve quality, throughput, and repeatability Lead manufacturing teams across areas such as production, manufacturing engineering, technicians, integration, and test Partner closely with Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Systems, Test, and other engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, and test Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) into the product development lifecycle Own production planning and capacity planning to ensure manufacturing can meet aggressive customer and program schedules Develop manufacturing KPIs around yield, throughput, cycle time, quality, cost, schedule performance, and capacity Identify production bottlenecks and implement processes, automation, tooling, or equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency Establish strong configuration control, documentation, traceability, and production discipline appropriate for defense and aerospace products Stand up and enable Quality to establish inspection, acceptance, non-conformance, corrective-action, and continuous-improvement processes Work closely with Supply Chain to identify critical suppliers, mitigate material constraints, and ensure production readiness Develop make-versus-buy strategies for critical components, assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities Own manufacturing facility planning, including production layout, equipment, tooling, lab space, ESD-controlled environments, and future capacity requirements Support customer deliveries, production readiness reviews, audits, and other manufacturing-related customer or government requirements Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization while maintaining a culture of accountability, urgency, quality, and continuous improvement Qualifications 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, manufacturing engineering, or production leadership, preferably within defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical hardware Demonstrated experience building or scaling a manufacturing operation, ideally from prototype or low-rate production into repeatable production Strong understanding of manufacturing complex electromechanical systems, including mechanical assemblies, electronics, wiring/harnessing, integration, and system-level test Experience working closely with engineering organizations to transition products from R&D/NPI into production Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality systems, supply chain, and inventory management Experience developing production processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing documentation Familiarity with aerospace and defense quality and compliance environments, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, configuration management, and product traceability Experience managing manufacturing schedules and delivering hardware against aggressive program milestones Strong analytical skills and experience using manufacturing data and KPIs to drive operational improvements Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and manage manufacturing engineers, production personnel, and technicians Ability to operate effectively in an environment where priorities move quickly and leaders are expected to be hands-on problem solvers rather than purely organizational managers Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience Bonus Points Experience manufacturing UAS, RF/EW systems, avionics, communications systems, sensors, or other mission-critical defense hardware Experience scaling production for a defense technology startup or other rapidly growing hardware company Experience with NPI, LRIP, production qualification, and production readiness reviews Knowledge of ITAR/EAR requirements and manufacturing within controlled defense environments Experience implementing or improving ERP/MRP/MES systems Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methodologies Experience establishing new production facilities or significantly expanding manufacturing capacity Familiarity with government programs, defense customers, and manufacturing requirements associated with DoD contracts ITAR Regulations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental 401K enrollment at 90 days Unlimited PTO plus most Federal Holidays observed High levels of responsibility and autonomy Professional growth and development opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Show more Show less", "job_title": "Head of Manufacturing", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.743Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "103398334", "company_name": "CX2", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cx2-industries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4471695869", "job_seniority_level": "Not Applicable", "job_summary": "CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced electronic systems for next-generation drone defense (counter-UAS) solutions. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies including RF systems, embedded electronics, sensors, and power systems to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial threats. Key success factors for this role include: Problem-solving and analytical thinking Hands-on prototyping and testing Cross-disciplinary collaboration Strong documentation and communication skills Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-driven environments Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and test electronic hardware for drone detection and mitigation systems Work on RF systems including signal detection, jamming, and communication modules Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and prototypes for embedded systems Integrate sensors (radar, EO/IR, acoustic, RF) into defense platforms Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems engineers for full system integration Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in lab and field environments Optimize power distribution and battery systems for portable and fixed defense platforms Support EMI/EMC compliance and environmental testing (MIL-STD preferred) Analyze system performance and improve reliability and efficiency Participate in field deployments and system demonstrations Ability to work extended hours and/or some weekends for mission critical deadlines Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 3+ years of experience in electronics design and development (defense or aerospace preferred) Strong experience with: Analog and digital circuit design PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or similar) Embedded systems and microcontrollers Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, and signal processing Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) Experience with DSP systems Understanding of power systems and battery management Ability to debug complex electrical systems Existing US Security clearance or ability to obtain one ITAR Regulations To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Bonus Points Experience in counter-UAS, radar, or electronic warfare systems Knowledge of RF jamming, spectrum monitoring, or direction finding Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) Experience with FPGA systems Understanding of military standards (MIL-STD, DO-160, etc.) What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental 401K enrollment at 90 days Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed Collaborative and inclusive work environment Access to the latest tools and technologies High levels of responsibility and autonomy Professional growth and development opportunities Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacy Show more Show less", "job_title": "Electrical Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:41.955Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "103398334", "company_name": "CX2", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cx2-industries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "3 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4474350724", "job_seniority_level": "Not Applicable", "job_summary": "CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. Role Summary CX2 is seeking an experienced Software Infrastructure Engineer specializing in cybersecurity to harden the infrastructure that lets CX2 detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum. You will own the security of our edge and hybrid cloud infrastructure from end to end. That means how devices are provisioned, how secrets are issued and rotated, and how systems are locked down, monitored, and accredited. All of it has to hold up in disrupted, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) network conditions. Your work ensures that CX2’s sensor and effector systems, and the platform that orchestrates them, can be trusted on any battlefield. As a key member of CX2’s foundational engineering team, you will shape our security architecture, strengthen our engineering culture, and help deliver powerful electromagnetic warfare capabilities. Key Responsibilities Secure Infrastructure Engineering: Design, harden, and defend containerized application infrastructure across small form factor edge compute and cloud environments. Lead threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security reviews, and evaluate and adopt new tools that maximize system security and reliability while protecting developer velocity. Provisioning and Configuration Management: Build and maintain automated, reproducible provisioning and installation frameworks (Ansible, Chef, etc.) that take hardware and cloud hosts from bare metal to a hardened, mission-ready baseline, including in air-gapped and disconnected environments. Secrets Management: Own the lifecycle of secrets, keys, and certificates across the fleet, including issuance, distribution, rotation, and revocation, for systems that must operate with intermittent or no connectivity. Constrained and Disconnected Environments: Optimize resource usage and harden against denied or degraded network conditions to serve both mobile and web based clients. Fulfill Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) Requirements: Understand, implement, and document the security controls needed to meet the software accreditation and certification standards set forth by the United States DoD and IC. Required Qualifications Minimum of 8-10 years of experience building, securing, and operating software infrastructure at the edge, on premises, or in the cloud. Strong foundation in cybersecurity, including system and network hardening, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response. Deep understanding of containerization technologies, with a focus on Docker and Docker Compose, including image building and hardening, container networking and storage, runtime isolation (namespaces, cgroups, seccomp, capabilities, rootless containers), and securing images and registries. Hands-on experience with provisioning and configuration management frameworks (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack, etc.) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, etc.). Experience with secrets management and PKI (HashiCorp Vault, OpenBao, AWS KMS, SOPS, TPM or HSM backed keys, etc.). Deep proficiency with Linux administration and security (SELinux, AppArmor, firewalls, auditing, disk encryption). Willing to work extended hours for mission critical deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience configuring, building, and hardening custom Linux kernels. Experience building and maintaining board support packages (BSPs) for embedded or small form factor hardware (L4T, Yocto, Buildroot, U-Boot, etc.), including secure and measured boot. Familiarity with DoD security frameworks and accreditation processes (RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, Impact Level (IL) 4-6). Expertise with government cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government Cloud). Proficiency with server and embedded Linux distributions (Ubuntu, NixOS, RHEL). Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (K3s, Rancher RKE2, etc.). Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and the software supply chain (SBOMs, artifact signing, reproducible builds). Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or OSCP. Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental. 401K enrollment at 90 days. Unlimited PTO plus most Federal Holidays observed. High levels of responsibility and autonomy. Professional growth and development opportunities. CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacy Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Software Engineer - Software Infrastructure (Cybersecurity)", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.270Z"}”
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