Engineers often speak about creating meaningful systems. Here's your opportunity to demonstrate it through consistent delivery, rigorous assessment, and production AI infrastructure that directly influences U.S. government operations. No résumé theater. No academic simulations. Simply weekly production work, executed under demanding conditions.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship built to develop AI-native engineering talent for United States federal agencies. It serves as a high-rigor proving environment for practiced engineers seeking to show they can construct and maintain production-grade AI systems in contexts where dependability, security, and tangible impact are essential.
Fellows deliver weekly, perform under rigorous evaluation, and collaborate with other top-tier engineers. After successful program completion, graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect government operational capacity.
The fellowship spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Fellows must anticipate a demanding schedule (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, performance signal, and professional trajectory.
Program Outcomes:
- 10+ production-ready AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship
- Direct transition into a federal engineering position (GS-12 equivalent, ~$160K–$200K+ based on experience + full benefits)
- Contribution to high-impact systems defining how the U.S. government develops and operates technology
- Access to a network of AI-native engineers working at the leading edge of public sector innovation
If you're prepared to be assessed on your output — not your academic pedigree — submit your application now.
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