SkillBridge: Dual -Use Subject Matter Expert

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.