Engineers often speak of building impactful systems. Here, you will demonstrate it: continuous deployment, rigorous assessment, and operational AI systems that directly influence U.S. government technology. No résumé posturing. No abstract theory. Only production work delivered weekly, in demanding conditions.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship created to develop AI-native engineering capacity for United States federal agencies. It serves as an intensive proving environment for experienced engineers prepared to show they can design and deploy production-grade AI systems where reliability, security, and tangible impact are non-negotiable.
Participants deliver work weekly, function under rigorous evaluation, and collaborate with other elite engineers. Successful graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect government operations.
The fellowship spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Participants should anticipate an intense workload (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, performance signal, and professional trajectory.
Program Outcomes:
- 10+ production-grade AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship
- Guaranteed placement in a federal engineering position (GS-12 equivalent, ~$160K–$200K+ based on experience + full benefits)
- Contribute to high-impact infrastructure defining how the U.S. government develops and runs technology
- Enter a community of AI-native engineers working at the cutting edge of public sector technology
If you are prepared to be assessed on output — not academic background — submit your application today.
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