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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Arlington, VA 254,703 followers

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DARPA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense with a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. The Agency explicitly reaches for transformational change instead of incremental advances. To do so, it works within an innovation ecosystem that includes academic, corporate and governmental partners, with a constant focus on the Nation’s military Services, which work with DARPA to create new strategic opportunities and novel tactical options.DARPA comprises approximately 220 government employees in six technical offices, including nearly 100 program managers, who together oversee about 250 research and development programs.DARPA goes to great lengths to identify, recruit and support excellent program managers—extraordinary individuals who are at the top of their fields and are hungry for the opportunity to push the limits of their disciplines. These leaders, who are at the very heart of DARPA’s history of success, come from academia, industry and government agencies for limited stints, generally three to five years. That deadline fuels the signature DARPA urgency to achieve success in less time than might be considered reasonable in a conventional setting.Program managers address challenges broadly, spanning the spectrum from deep science to systems to capabilities, but ultimately they are driven by the desire to make a difference. They define their programs, set milestones, meet with their performers and assiduously track progress. But they are also constantly probing for the next big thing in their fields, communicating with leaders in the scientific and engineering community to identify new challenges and potential solutions. DARPA is always on the lookout for outstanding individuals who can meet our demanding needs in the Agency’s technical and support offices. Interested individuals may submit a resume/CV to employment@darpa.mil.

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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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201-500 employees
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Arlington, VA
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Government Agency
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Innovation

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  • Do you have a groundbreaking concept that advances unconventional computing, photonics, or biologically-inspired microsystems? DARPA’s MTO Pitch Day is your chance to secure up to $400K in funding for short-term, high-impact research. Who should apply? •   Small businesses, startups, and other innovators looking to break into. national security researchHow does it work? •   Submit an abstract, and if selected, pitch your idea live to DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office.What happens? •   Winners will be announced on the same day. MTO Pitch Day will take place on July 25, in Aurora, CO. It will be held in conjunction with MTO Spark Tank, which is an opportunity for interested organizations and teams to explore MTO’s mission, engage with program managers, and learn more about working with DARPA. Ready to take your concept to the next level? Learn more about MTO Spark Tank and Pitch Day here: https://lnkd.in/epH2Jebx

  • Join us for the next DARPAConnect Open Mic—a rapid-fire virtual session designed to keep you in the loop on what’s happening across DARPA’s tech offices:  The latest info from DARPA in just 30 minutes. No fluff. Just facts.  April 2 | 10–10:30 a.m. ET featuring:   *  15-Minute Rundown – Hear the latest funding opportunities, program announcements, and upcoming initiatives across the agency.  *  Guest Spotlight – Meet Dr. Christopher Kent, Program Manager in DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his current work.  *  Live Q&A – Bring your questions. We’ll bring the answers.  Whether you're a researcher, startup, small business, or just curious about DARPA, this session is your direct line to the facts. For more information and to sign up: https://lnkd.in/eWk47tVB  

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  • The future of math starts now! 🔢💡 Math is the source of enormous technological innovation and surprise, but it can take decades to make breakthroughs.Patrick Shafto is leading our new Exponentiating Mathematics (expMath) program that will explore how AI can radically accelerate the rate of progress in mathematics. Just as computers once transformed calculations, expMath technology could put powerful mathematical tools at everyone’s fingertips, redefining the pace of discovery if successful. We’re calling on math and AI communities to come together and join us in this pursuit. 📢 For those interested in attending the expMath Proposers Day, the deadline to register is April 8 for non-U.S. residents, and April 16 for U.S. residents. Learn more:https://lnkd.in/ejSzEnAZ

  • Through DARPA R&D, two X-planes flew as risk reduction for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, logging several hundred hours each.  Decades after DARPA seeded stealth technology, a new generation takes flight. We are proud of our role in shaping American air dominance, past, present, and future. Read about the Air Force award for the F-47:https://lnkd.in/eV7tSkUj

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  • We’re holding a live-virtual webinar on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, to provide information about the Crystal Substrate Bonding Technologies and Algorithms (CRYSTAL) Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) Opportunity. Registration deadline is noon ET on Tuesday, April 1.For more information and the registration link please visit:https://lnkd.in/enwBxVQj   The problem: Bonded single crystal thin film multi-functional materials — such as those with electro-optic, acousto-electric, acousto-optic, magneto-optic or multi-ferroic properties — are vital for diverse Defense Department sensing, actuation, and communications technologies. These include integrated quantum, photonic, terahertz, and radio frequency devices and systems.  Wafer bonding onto compatible substrates is the critical step for integrating single crystal thin films into multi-functional devices and systems. There is currently no method to analytically investigate wafer bonding processes. Brute force experimentation is required for initial process development, and subsequent changes in materials or device parameters requires significant additional trial and error, incurring huge costs, and prolonging timeframes.   The ability to predictively model wafer bonding of thin film crystals would rapidly accelerate the research and development of multi-functional materials, and their fabrication and scalable integration in diverse applications.   Question we need your help answering: To accelerate development and integration of multi-functional materials, how do we create generalizable models to explore thin film crystal bonding onto suitable substrates under diverse real-world process conditions and parameters?   Scope of proposed solutions: The CRYSTAL ARC Opportunity seeks proposals that create multi-physics modeling and simulation frameworks to fundamentally understand how process conditions affect crystal-substrate wafer bond formation and interface properties between thin film multi-functional materials and compatible substrates. About ARC: DARPA’s ARC program rapidly solicits and explores a high volume of promising new ideas for limited-scope investments. Projects focus on answering high-risk/high-reward questions and assessing the impact of further investment on problems of importance to the Department of Defense. To learn more about all open ARC topics, visit www.darpa.mil/ARC#materialsscience#materialsmodeling#HeterogeneousIntegration#waferbonding

  • We want to find out if it is possible to grow large bio-mechanical space structures in orbit. If you have revolutionary ideas about biomanufacturing in space, don’t delay! Responses are due for our Request For Information (RFI) no later than March 27 at 4 pm EDT. We want to hear from you! Please visit:https://lnkd.in/d_M8EXrf#BTO#microgravity#structures#space#ISAM Michael KoerisMichael "Orbit" Nayak, CFII, PhD

  • The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) Final Competition is almost underway—and our scoring guide is out! The guide outlines how the Final Competition will work, including format, scoring approach, and what to expect from now through the conclusion of Finals in August: 👇👇https://lnkd.in/gCSX2-Ks

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  • Calling all innovators! DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) is hosting a Spark Tank on July 24-25 in Aurora, CO – an inaugural event designed to connect bold thinkers with DARPA leaders.This is an opportunity to:1. Learn about MTO’s mission & technological priorities2. Engage directly with MTO Program Managers3. Explore opportunities to pioneer the next breakthroughs in microsystems – especially for small businesses, universities & first-time performersAs part of Spark Tank, MTO is also hosting an invitation-only Pitch Day, where selected teams will present their most innovative ideas for a chance at up to $400K in funding.Stay tuned for details on how to apply! In the meantime, more information on MTO’s Spark Tank and Pitch Day can be found here: https://lnkd.in/epH2Jebx

  • 📢 Join the conversation on AI alignment at our upcoming workshop at the IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence this May! 📢 We’re hosting the workshop, “Human Alignment in AI Decision-Making Systems: An Inter-disciplinary Approach towards Trustworthy AI.” All who are interested are welcome to attend. As AI continues to play a growing role in decision-making—both in everyday life and high-stakes environments—ensuring its alignment with human decision-makers is more critical than ever. But what does AI alignment really mean? What would it take to confidently delegate high-stakes decisions to AI systems? Our upcoming workshop brings together experts from computer science, AI, psychology, and the social sciences to tackle some of the biggest questions in AI alignment:🔹 Can AI truly align with human values? If so, which ones?🔹 How does AI alignment impact trust and delegation?🔹 What are the ethical, legal, and societal implications of alignment?🔹 How can we develop better models, metrics, and frameworks to measure and improve AI alignment? We’re calling on researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to join us in shaping the future of human-aligned AI. This workshop will feature engaging discussions, research presentations, and keynotes from leaders in the field. 📅 May 5-7 📍 Santa Clara, California📌 More details athttps://lnkd.in/e55xpFge#AIAlignment#ResponsibleAI#HumanCenteredAI#TrustworthyAI#AITrust

  • At DARPA, we recognize that new contracting and business processes and mechanisms are key to enabling development of breakthrough technologies at the speed of relevance. Building on a legacy of streamlining defense R&D contracting, our Contracts Management Office is seeking input from commercial sources with expertise in AI/LLMs, end-to-end automation, and abstract/proposal evaluation. The goal is to maximize available tools to enhance DARPA’s ability to rapidly transition through each step of the acquisition process: requirements and solicitation generation through abstract and proposal evaluations to eventual award and execution. The response deadline is March 26 at 5 p.m. ET. Find a link to the RFI with full details, and learn more about DARPA's contracting team and its commitment to acquisition innovation, on our website:https://lnkd.in/eiiBpeih

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