Many engineers claim they want to build things that matter. Here's your opportunity to demonstrate it: continuous delivery, rigorous assessment, and operational AI systems that directly influence how the United States government functions. No résumé posturing. No abstract hypotheticals. Only production work every week, delivered under pressure.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship created to develop AI-native engineering capacity for the U.S. government. It functions as a high-intensity validation environment for experienced engineers ready to prove they can design and operate production-quality AI systems in contexts where reliability, security, and tangible impact are paramount.
Fellows deliver weekly, work under rigorous assessment, and train with other high-caliber engineers. Successful graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect government operations.
The program spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Fellows should anticipate a demanding schedule (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, signal clarity, and career trajectory.
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 builds 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 what you deliver — not your educational background — apply now.
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