Valinor

Black Flag · Supports Organization

“Valinor is a defense and government tech company using a hub-and-spoke model: centralized go-to-market infrastructure with decentralized engineering across focused subsidiaries.”

Valinor · Supports Organization · name

“Valinor Enterprises”

Valinor Enterprises · Supports Organization

“Valinor is an operational holding company, a unique corporate structure within defense and government technology.”

Axios · Jan 8, 2026 · Supports Funding round

“raised a $54 million Series A led by Friends & Family Capital”

PR Newswire · Jan 8, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · investors, Organization, Role

“today announced it has raised $54 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to over $85 million.”

PR Newswire · Jan 8, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

“The round was led by Friends & Family Capital”

Axios · Oct 15, 2025 · Supports Facility, Role

“Valinor is based in Washington, with offices in Chinatown.”

Tectonic · Apr 22, 2026 · Supports Role

“Valinor Chief Growth Officer Kurt Freshley told Tectonic.”

Linkedin via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, 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": "104426418", "company_name": "Valinor", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/valinor-enterprises?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Washington, DC", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4414034957", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. About The Role Valinor Reflex is building a wearable optics system that runs computer vision models locally. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys making software work within the limits of a physical device. You will help adapt and deploy ML models and build the software around them, working closely with our hardware and embedded engineers. Your work will also include features for the glasses and companion application. What You’ll Do Adapt, evaluate, and deploy computer vision and ML models on constrained hardware. Measure and improve model accuracy, response time, memory use, and power consumption. Build Python and C++ software that connects models with cameras, sensors, and device functions. Prototype and debug alongside hardware engineers, from early experiments to working product features. Contribute to the glasses and companion application, including user interfaces, connectivity, and device integration. What We’re Looking For Hands-on experience building software for physical devices and working within memory, compute, timing, or power constraints. Practical experience developing, adapting, or deploying an ML model, and the ability to explain how you evaluated its performance. Strong programming and debugging fundamentals in C++, Python, or a comparable language, with willingness to work in our stack. Clear ownership of your work and an ability to explain technical decisions, setbacks, and tradeoffs. Curiosity, a collaborative approach, and interest in contributing across an evolving product. Experience with embedded Linux, firmware, model optimization, or hardware accelerators is helpful Relevant experience can come from professional work, research, or substantial personal projects. What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401K, development stipends, among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. 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, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Software Engineer, Edge AI", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:39.055Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "104426418", "company_name": "Valinor", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/valinor-enterprises?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Cookeville, TN", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4431551761", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Red Cell Partners, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. About The Role Valinor Dispatch is seeking a Lead Robotics Engineer to own the autonomy stack end to end, from computer vision and flight control to robotic manipulation, behind its ruggedized, field-deployable UxS charging infrastructure for defense applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who can set architectural direction, work shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, and mentor a small group of engineers building the next generation of autonomous and robotic platforms. You'll drive the system from concept through field deployment and establish the technical standards the team will build on. What You'll Do Architect and own the full autonomy stack (perception, state estimation, planning, and control) across autonomous aerial platforms and robotic manipulators, from concept through field deployment. Lead integration and tuning of flight control software (PX4/ArduPilot-class or in-house controllers), including attitude and position loops for stability and reliable performance in real-world and contested environments. Design, develop, and bring up robotic arm systems including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and manipulation behaviors, with sim-to-real validation and on-hardware tuning. Develop computer vision and sensor-fusion pipelines (camera/IMU/LiDAR) for navigation, target detection, alignment, and autonomous docking and retention tasks. Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of sensors, electronics, and electromechanical components into deployable systems. Establish standards for simulation, testing, and safe field operation. Drive technical direction through design reviews and architecture decisions. Mentor a small team of robotics and software engineers. Lead prototype bring-up, testing, and refinement in lab and field environments. What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, EE/ME, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. 5+ years of experience building robotics/autonomy systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or team-lead capacity on mission-critical or fielded systems (defense, aerospace, drones, or similar). Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with solid real-time and embedded systems fundamentals. Demonstrated depth across the full stack: perception/CV, state estimation (EKF/factor graphs, VIO/SLAM), motion and path planning, and control (PID through MPC). Hands-on experience with flight control stacks (PX4/ArduPilot or equivalent) and tuning controllers on real hardware. Experience designing and deploying 6DOF manipulation systems, including kinematics, motion planning (MoveIt/OMPL-class), and grasping. Proficiency with ROS/ROS2 and robotics simulation tooling (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar), plus hardware-in-the-loop testing. Track record of shipping autonomous systems to the real world, not just simulation or research, with sound judgment on sim-to-real and field reliability. Robot learning (imitation/RL, VLA models), CUDA/edge deployment, and experience operating in rugged or contested environments a plus. What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), development stipends, among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. 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, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Lead Robotics Engineer, Autonomy", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:38.971Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "104426418", "company_name": "Valinor", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/valinor-enterprises?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "New York, NY", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4438777613", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. About The Role Valinor Streamline is seeking a highly resourceful Product Operations team member to work directly with the General Manager and help bring the business into its next phase of growth. Sitting at the intersection of customers, product, engineering, and growth, you will translate customer needs into action, coordinate product delivery, and build the processes and tools that help a small team scale. This is a hands-on role for a curious generalist who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, building things, and taking ownership beyond a narrowly defined job description. What You'll Do Drive product delivery: Own the connective tissue across the General Manager, engineering, Hub growth team, and customers, and making sure product priorities turn into shipped work. Build the feedback engine: Capture customer needs, spot patterns and recurring themes before anyone else does, and translate that raw input into clear product requirements, tickets, and projects. Own the front line: Own the customer issue and escalation process, solving what you can immediately, and knowing exactly when to pull in the right people to solve complex issues. Design the operating system for a growing team: Build the workflows, documentation, standard operating procedures, and communications that help Streamline operate efficiently as it grows. Build demos and tools: Create product demos, prototypes, automations, and lightweight internal tools using low-code and AI-assisted platforms. What We're Looking For Experience: 3+ years of experience in product operations, product management, implementation, business operations or another customer-facing role in a technology environment. Experience supporting U.S. Government or complex enterprise customers is preferred. Bias for action: A proactive, hands-on working style with the judgment to identify what needs to be done and the ownership to follow through. Customer judgment: Strong interpersonal instincts and the ability to understand customer needs, navigate different stakeholders, and turn ambiguity into clear next steps. Product curiosity: Genuine interest in how products work, with the confidence to form opinions, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute to product decisions. Technical fluency: Comfort working with engineers and using low-code, automation, and AI-assisted tools to build workflows, demos, prototypes, or internal solutions. What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), development stipends, among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. 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, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Product Operations", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:38.407Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "104426418", "company_name": "Valinor", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/valinor-enterprises?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Cookeville, TN", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4460766433", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Red Cell Partners, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. About The Role Valinor Dispatch is developing ruggedized, field-deployable UxS charging infrastructure for defense applications and is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of related software for next-generation autonomous systems support platforms for deployment in austere environments. What You'll Do Implement and maintain features across the full stack for command and control (C2) applications, including web-based operator interfaces, backend services, and data integration layers, under the guidance of senior engineers. Build responsive front-end components for real-time situational awareness, mission planning, and asset management using modern frameworks. Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that support telemetry ingestion and mission-critical workflows. Assist in integrating C2 software with tactical systems and platforms such as Lattice, ATAK, and other interoperability standards (CoT, TAK protocols, etc.). Help debug and troubleshoot networking and data-flow issues across the stack, applying a working understanding of the OSI model, particularly the lower/base layers (physical, data link, network, transport), to trace connectivity, latency, and packet-level problems. Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and systems engineering teams to surface vehicle/asset status, sensor feeds, and control interfaces within operator dashboards. Support verification, validation, and testing activities, including simulation environments, integration testing, and operational exercises. Contribute to documentation including API specifications and interface control documents (ICDs) in compliance with federal defense standards. What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 1+ years of experience (including internships, co-ops, or strong project work) in full-stack software development with exposure to modern front-end frameworks and backend technologies. Working knowledge of the OSI model, particularly the lower/base layers (physical, data link, network, transport), and basic networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, routing). Exposure to real-time data visualization, mapping/GIS technologies, or WebSocket / pub-sub architectures (through coursework, projects, or work experience). Familiarity with, or strong interest in, tactical data standards and military C2 ecosystems (ATAK, TAK Server, Cursor on Target, Lattice, or similar) - direct experience is a plus, not required. Basic understanding of containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (AWS/Azure). Exposure to version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for building and testing software. Eagerness to learn defense software development processes, secure coding practices, and system hardening, with mentorship provided. What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. 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, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Full-Stack Software Engineer, C2 & Tactical Integration", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:38.391Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "104426418", "company_name": "Valinor", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/valinor-enterprises?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Raleigh, NC", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4473194297", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. About The Role Valinor Condor is seeking a Deployment Engineer to embed with customers and integration partners and serve as the link between the field and Condor's R&D team. This is a software-focused role that also touches hardware, product, and drone piloting, built for a generalist who likes range and customer contact. You'll support training, test flights, and live debugging across hardware and software, and turn real operational feedback into shipped features. The role is hybrid with a home base at our Raleigh, North Carolina site and involves upwards of 75% travel, including multi-week on-site deployments. What You'll Do Deploy on-site with customers and integration partners for multi-week engagements to install, configure, and bring Condor systems into live operations. Support operational and test flights end to end, including pre-flight testing, briefings with contingency plans, and debriefs with customer and Condor teams. Lead customer training and help operators get confident on the system. Debug live issues across hardware, firmware, and software, often on the spot. Write, test, and deploy code and configuration fixes in the field, then upstream that work into the core product. Serve as the main technical link between the customer and R&D, turning field observations into reproducible bug reports, requirements, and feature specs. Work with R&D at the NY and NC base to land fixes and features, and validate them in the field before wide release. Write runbooks, knowledge base articles, and training materials so fixes scale beyond a single site. What We're Looking For Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, Robotics, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. 2 to 6 years of experience in software engineering, robotics, field engineering, or technical support of complex hardware systems. Real embedded software experience, with proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux, serial protocols (UART, I2C), and networking. Proven track record troubleshooting systems across hardware, firmware, and software. Experience building frontend software and flight control logic. Ability to fly and debug drones, or to ramp quickly, including obtaining an FAA Part 107 license. Clear communication with both engineers and non-technical users, and calm, decisive judgment when a customer's operation is on the line. Willingness to travel upwards of 75%, including multi-week customer deployments. Based near, or willing to relocate to, our Raleigh, North Carolina site, and hybrid in office when not traveling. Forward-deployed or field application engineering experience, flight control, navigation, or autonomy work, startup experience, and a background at a hardware-product company (robotics, drones, automotive) a plus. What Valinor Offers Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), development stipends, among others. Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey. Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us. Employees will have access to information, materials, and technologies subject to U.S. export controls, i.e., EAR and/or ITAR, and must be U.S. Persons, as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, based in the United States. Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Valinor team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense and government technology. 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, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Deployment Engineer, Software", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:38.963Z"}”