AI Engineer

$160K–$200K+ Offers For Graduates ^{$160K–$200K+ Offers For Graduates} 

Gauntlet for America is a selective, fully funded 10-week fellowship program built to develop AI-native engineering talent for the United States federal government.

This is a rigorous, high-intensity training environment for experienced engineers seeking to prove their capability to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI systems where security, reliability, and tangible impact are non-negotiable.

Fellows deliver weekly shipments, undergo continuous evaluation, and work alongside elite engineering peers. Successful graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that shape government operations.

The fellowship spans 10 weeks: the first 3 weeks are conducted remotely, followed by 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Participants should prepare for an intensive schedule (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, demonstrate capability, and optimize career trajectory.

Program Outcomes:

• Ship 10+ production-ready AI systems throughout the fellowship duration
• Guaranteed placement into a federal engineering position (GS-12 equivalent, ~$160K–$200K+ based on experience + full federal benefits)
• Contribute to high-impact infrastructure that influences how the U.S. government designs and deploys technology
• Become part of a network of AI-native engineers driving innovation at the frontier of public sector technology