Engineers frequently discuss creating meaningful work. This opportunity requires you to deliver: continuous delivery under evaluation, rigorous assessment protocols, and operational AI infrastructure directly influencing United States government functions. No credential posturing. No abstract assignments. Only production deliverables each week, executed under demanding conditions.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship built to develop AI-native engineering capacity for the United States government. It functions as a high-pressure validation environment for seasoned engineers seeking to prove their capability to construct and maintain production-quality AI systems in contexts where dependability, security, and tangible impact are paramount.
Participants deliver weekly outputs, function under rigorous evaluation, and develop skills alongside other exceptional engineers. After successful program completion, graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect government operations.
The program spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Participants should anticipate a demanding schedule (80–100 hours/week) engineered to accelerate learning velocity, signal generation, and career progression.
Outcomes:
- 10+ production-ready AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship
- Direct placement into a federal engineering role (GS-12 equivalent, ~$160K–$200K+ depending on experience + full benefits)
- Contribute to high-impact systems defining how the U.S. government constructs and operates technology
- Enter a network of AI-native engineers operating at the frontier of public sector innovation
If you are prepared to be assessed on what you deliver — not your educational background — apply now.
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