This is a DoW SkillBridge opportunity offered through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge third-party provider training program in partnership with Matter Labs/DarkMatter. This opportunity is open to eligible transitioning active-duty service members who have command approval to participate in SkillBridge.
Matter Labs/DarkMatter is seeking a Dual-Use Subject Matter Expert to support its dual-use technology investment and accelerator platform. This role provides hands-on exposure to evaluating emerging technologies with both commercial and government/defense applications, supporting early-stage companies, and advising on technical feasibility, scalability, integration risk, and transition pathways.
The participant will work closely with internal leadership, industry stakeholders, and partners to bring a technical and mission-aware perspective to investment, accelerator, and growth decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review and assess technical aspects of early-stage dual-use technologies
- Evaluate maturity, feasibility, integration risk, and scalability
- Provide technical input to internal reviews and accelerator decisions
- Identify commercial and government use cases for emerging technologies
- Help connect technical, mission, and market considerations
- Support translation of technical capabilities into real-world applications
- Participate in technical discussions with industry and innovation partners
- Provide feedback on product direction and technical roadmaps
- Support accelerator programming, reviews, and advisory sessions
- Engage with industry, government, and innovation partners as appropriate
- Contribute to broader discussions on technology transition and adoption
This opportunity is designed for service members who bring field experience, operational perspective, technical judgment, and experience working in complex, mission-driven environments.
Requirements
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with dual-use technology evaluation, accelerator support, and innovation-focused project work
- Exposure to commercial and government/defense technology applications
- Mentorship and supervised work-based learning through TalentBase’s approved Veterans CareerBridge SkillBridge training structure
- Opportunity to build experience in technology transition, defense innovation, technical advisory work, and venture/accelerator support
- Potential consideration for full-time employment following successful completion of SkillBridge, based on performance, business need, and role alignment
- Estimated post-SkillBridge salary potential: $150,000+
Note: This is a DoW SkillBridge training opportunity. There is no direct cost to the service member. Compensation during SkillBridge is not provided by the employer; service members continue receiving military pay and benefits through their branch of service during the approved SkillBridge period.
Skills Required
- Active-duty service member eligible for DoW SkillBridge participation
- Command approval to participate in SkillBridge
- Technical background in software engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI, autonomy, robotics, cybersecurity, communications, sensors, advanced computing, or a related technical field
- Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or mission-driven environments
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with internal leadership, industry partners, and external stakeholders
- Interest in technology commercialization, innovation, dual-use applications, defense innovation, or technology transition
- Field experience, operational testing, field exercises, systems integration, project coordination, or technical advisory experience
What We Do
TalentBase is a workforce strategy and advisory firm focused on veteran workforce integration. It helps employers, government, industry, and community partners build stronger workforce systems and connect people with career opportunities. Its flagship Veterans CareerBridge program combines professional development, education, credentials, employer matching, coaching, and paid work-based learning to prepare veterans, military spouses, and dependents for sustainable civilian careers while helping employers access job-ready talent.
