As an early-stage Liaison between the company and the customer, this role is responsible for defining, building, and leading our security and corporate IT strategy from the ground up. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for securing our systems and building the IT and security capabilities, processes, and operating model required to support the company, while also owning the IT and security capabilities that enable the company to operate across R&D, corporate, production, and customer adjacent environments (collectively the enterprise environment), including establishing and enforcing security, risk, and compliance standards, including authority to require changes to systems and processes to meet security and regulatory requirements, that govern how those environments are designed, accessed, and operated, and supporting customer, audit, and regulatory requirements both CONUS and OCONUS.
\nThis is a hands-on leadership role. You will actively design and implement systems, stand up infrastructure, and solve problems directly. Security and IT are not separate functions,you will own identity, endpoints, internal systems, and the controls that protect them, while driving the implementation of security, risk, and compliance practices across the enterprise.
\nThis role requires end-to-end ownership, including strategy, risk, implementation, and execution of all IT programs in a resource-constrained environment. This role requires operating effectively in the ambiguity of an early-stage startup, setting direction without complete information, and building scalable systems and processes from first principles across the enterprise environment.
\nThe Head of IT will own strategy, roadmap, risk, compliance, architecture, international and data residency considerations, and major IT decisions. The Head of IT will own compliance and security program direction, including CMMC readiness associated controls execution, and the ongoing development of CX2’s security posture across the enterprise.
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\nWe are seeking a self-starting and innovative Manufacturing Engineer who wants to drive manufacturing initiatives and improvements. You will touch the entire process from DFM and commissioning, through manufacturing ramp and to testing and validation.
\nThe ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with hands-on experience in mechanical and electronic assembly production.
\nConceptualize, develop, and implement processes and improvements to new and existing products
\nAnalyse production workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce waste, cost, and downtime
\nDevelop and document process parameters, SOPs, and quality control standards
\nWork closely with engineering and production teams to resolve issues related to electromechanical assemblies and validation, such as mechanical assemblies, CNC machined components, carbon fibre layup, Final assembly and unit testing
\nFacilitate day to day production support of drone production
\nMentor and guide technicians and engineers to best engineering practices to meet AS9100D ISO9001 defense manufacturing requirements
\nProvide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations
\nSpecify and design tools, jigs, and fixtures to streamline assembly and manufacturing
\nManage procurement and validation of new equipment, including FAT and SAT
\nCollaborate with R&D, Product Design, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability
\nParticipate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews during product development
\nCoordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure consistent production quality
\nDefine and create in-process validation and testing processes
\nLead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for final drone assembly and mechanical drone components
\nEnsure workplace safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, RoHS)
\nTo conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
\nWe are seeking a talented FPGA Engineer to design and implement high-performance digital solutions for advanced defense systems. This role supports mission-critical applications including radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communications requiring real-time processing and high-reliability hardware design.
\nCX2 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.
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You will touch the entire process from DFM and commissioning, through manufacturing ramp and to testing and validation.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with hands-on experience in mechanical and electronic assembly production.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\nProcess Innovation - Conceptualize, develop, and implement processes and improvements to new and existing products.\nAnalyse production workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce waste, cost, and downtime.\nDevelop and document process parameters, SOPs, and quality control standards.\n\nDrone Production Support - Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve issues related to electromechanical assemblies and validation, such as PCB Assemblies, cable assembly, Antenna assembly and unit testing.\nFacilitate day-to-day production support of drone production; mentor and guide technicians and engineers to best engineering practices to meet AS9100D ISO9001 defence manufacturing requirements.\nProvide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations.\n\nCross-functional Collaboration - Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability.\nParticipate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews during product development.\nCoordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure consistent production quality.\n\nQuality and Testing - Define and create in-process validation and testing processes.\nLead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for electrical assemblies and drone components.\nEnsure workplace safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, RoHS).\n\nRequired qualifications include:\nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience.\nA minimum of 5 years of experience within avionics, drone, or an electronics integration in aerospace or similar high-quality industries.\nFamiliarity with final assembly of PCBA and electro-mechanical assemblies such as motors, drone controllers or similar.\nExperience providing technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations.\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.\nProven analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.\nExperienced presenter, demonstrating excellent communication and documentation abilities.\nAbility to work extended hours/weekends for mission-critical deadlines.\n\nITAR Regulations - To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorisations from the U.S. Department of State.\n\nBonus points include experience with drone/robotics manufacturing, proficiency with PCB layout tools like Altium, experience with aerospace production testing, validation and calibration, thermal/vibration testing, or any other sort of validation/acceptance testing prior to shipping.\n\nWhat we offer includes 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, and access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.","enriched_at":1776428912805},{"id":"job_fef73b31-bf5","title":"Flight Test Engineer","source_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/b3755d7a-85b5-44e1-b6cc-93a24d1abb80","location":"Los Angeles","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"mid","work_arrangement":"onsite","category":"Engineering","description":"We're seeking a highly skilled Flight Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production and test of complex systems, early-stage prototyping, and a strong software background.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n-end-to-end ownership of tests and demonstrations, including planning, execution and reporting.\n-creating, reviewing, and automating procedures for building, testing and operating electronic warfare systems\n-reviewing data of complex systems to drive root cause analysis and process improvement (examples include control software, RF links, power delivery systems, and propulsion)\n-interfacing with U.S. and allied military customers, traveling to and attending test on bases/ranges, and handling people and equipment logistics for frequent remote demonstrations\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n-bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering\n-minimum of 2-5 years of experience in safety critical testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous and remotely piloted systems\n-experience with on-site and/or on-base testing and troubleshooting\n-familiarity with Python; proficiency a plus\n-must be willing travel >25% of the time both nationally and internationally; valid US or ITAR-approved country passport is a necessity\n-prior military experience strongly preferred\n-based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate\n-ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n-competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental and 401K.\n-generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.\n-professional growth and development opportunities.\n-collaborative and inclusive work environment.\n-access to the latest tools and technologies.\n-high levels of responsibility and autonomy.\n-access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.","enriched_at":1776428902472},{"id":"job_d98d3d4a-4c2","title":"EW Architect","source_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/e51dbdf7-4d9c-4683-bfbc-328ba4a7d133","location":"United States","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"senior","work_arrangement":"onsite","category":"Engineering","description":"We're looking for an EW Architect to help us define our products in the broader context of the Pentagon's warfighting and procurement enterprise. This individual will be responsible for interfacing with force capability planners, wargaming and simulation experts, and requirements working groups to shape the Pentagon's thinking and later roadmaps and budget programming requests.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience working with complex EW or RF sensing programs on the acquisition side, as well as experience working with force capability planning, modeling & simulation, and Pentagon budgeting. They should also possess a US Secret Security Clearance, with Top Secret preferred.\n\nAdditional responsibilities include working with program execution offices (PEOs) and Defense RFPs, understanding modeling & simulation and wargaming simulations, and having a firm understanding of modern and legacy EW systems and how they are employed.\n\nWe offer a competitive salary, stock options, and benefits, including health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401K enrollment at 90 days, generous PTO, and professional growth and development opportunities.","enriched_at":1776428881523},{"id":"job_b7f9acb0-0de","title":"Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer","source_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/3ba36db9-22b3-4149-a44e-648992363681","location":"United States","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"mid","work_arrangement":"onsite","category":"Engineering","description":"We are seeking a highly motivated Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to design, develop, and integrate advanced systems that operate within the electromagnetic spectrum. This role supports mission-critical defense programs focused on sensing, protecting, and controlling RF environments in complex and contested scenarios.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n* Supporting system integration of RF hardware, software, and platform-level components (air, land, sea, or space)\n* Planning and executing test & evaluation (T&E) activities, including lab and field testing\n* Generating and maintaining technical documentation, requirements, and verification artifacts\n* Meeting with clients and stakeholders to identify, gather, and document technical requirements\n* Analyzing project technical features, creating diagrams, and building models to define system behavior\n* Ensuring that requirements are correct (validation) and that the final system meets those requirements (verification)\n* Maintaining traceability of requirements from design to testing to prevent scope creep\n* Working with software, RF, hardware, and project management teams to align design with user needs\n\nRequired qualifications include:\n\n* A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Sciences, Physics, or a related field\n* Experience with simulation tools, modeling tools, and requirements management software\n* A strong understanding of signal processing fundamentals (FFT, filtering, detection theory)\n* Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Python)\n* Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)\n* The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance\n\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\n\nWhat we offer includes:\n\n* A competitive salary, stock options, and benefits, including health, vision, and dental\n* 401K enrollment at 90 days\n* Generous PTO + most federal holidays observed\n* A collaborative and inclusive work environment\n* Access to the latest tools and technologies\n* High levels of responsibility and autonomy\n* Professional growth and development opportunities\n* Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare","enriched_at":1776428872559},{"id":"job_c89c2925-f40","title":"Electrical Engineer","source_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/e1b92667-e612-42c0-9770-38c1c8377d36","location":"San Francisco","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"mid","work_arrangement":"onsite","category":"Engineering","description":"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.\n\nKey responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing electronic hardware for drone detection and mitigation systems, working on RF systems including signal detection, jamming, and communication modules, and integrating sensors (radar, EO/IR, acoustic, RF) into defense platforms.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with analog and digital circuit design, PCB design tools, embedded systems, and microcontrollers, as well as familiarity with RF systems, antennas, and signal processing.\n\nIn addition to technical skills, the successful candidate will be able to work in fast-paced, mission-driven environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.\n\nAs an Electrical Engineer at CX2, you will have the opportunity to work on high-priority projects, contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies, and make a meaningful impact on national security.","enriched_at":1776428863765},{"id":"job_76ec9c27-a1c","title":"Signal Processing Engineer","source_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/cx2/c03eadf7-133f-4785-b7f9-37e5c3d52db9","location":"El Segundo","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"mid","work_arrangement":"onsite","category":"Engineering","description":"We're seeking a highly skilled Signal Processing Engineer to join our growing team. As a Signal Processing Engineer at CX2, you will design, implement, and test signal processing techniques using MATLAB, Python, and other existing frameworks. You will work on digital signal processing, write and contribute to existing Python repositories using CUDA and PyTorch, own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery, and stay current with advances in signal processing techniques and associated technologies.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n* Design, characterize, and deliver algorithms such as channelizers, frequency agile detection, adaptive filters, MIMO, wideband detectors, and other algorithms related to signal sorting\n* Write and contribute to existing Python repositories using CUDA and PyTorch\n* Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery\n* 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.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n* 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\n* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python\n* Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends.\n* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Learn more about Security Clearances here.\n* Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities\n\nBonus Points:\n\n* PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field\n* 5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads.\n* EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques).\n* Comms system design (LPI/LPD, Waveform-of-Interest exploitation)\n* RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation\n* 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).\n* Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. 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