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Bridge Defense

Bridge Defense is a Washington, D.C.-based defense technology company providing full-spectrum national security solutions to U.S. government agencies through secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software delivered on an agile, outcome-based model.

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Locations
Washington+4
Also Wright-Patterson AFB, Arlington, Springfield, Remote
Team size
51-200
Total raised
$200M
Seed
Salary range
$60–185k
20 of 23 roles
Open roles
23

Open positions · 23

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About Bridge Defense

Bridge Defense is a next-generation defense technology company based in Washington, D.C. that provides full-spectrum national security solutions to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. Led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, the approximately 100-person company combines secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to address evolving defense challenges. Bridge Defense operates on an agile, outcome-based approach, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

Culture & values

Led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience

Culture of ownership and impact with direct say in shaping processes and products

Startup energy and ownership while working on critical national security challenges

Approximately 100 people strong with close-knit team structure

Not lost in large corporate hierarchy; close to customer and mission

Work-until-the-job-is-done environment with some longer days but weekends generally off

Values flexibility within the workweek while maintaining strong commitment to delivering results

Leadership is accessible; engineers work closely with CTO and founding team

Core values: Innovation & Responsiveness, Trusted Performance, Mission Focused Expertise

Environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements

Agile and outcome-based approach to work

Contributions are visible and meaningful

Funding

$200Mtotal raised

  • Feb 2024 · Seed

Company at a glance

Location
Washington, United States
Websitebridge-defense.com
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The team at Bridge Defense

51-200 peopleSee everyone on LinkedIn

Dan Phillips

Chief Strategy Officer at OneVizion | Special Operations Veteran

Davis Booth

FDE @ Palantir | Duke 2021

JK

Jack Kilcoyne

Co-Founder & CEO at Bridge Defense

Cooper B

Vice President at William Blair

Where Bridge Defense is hiring

Team Composition

22 people
  • Engineering and Technical1 senior9
  • General Management3 senior4
  • Project Management2
  • Finance & Accounting1
  • Product1
  • Research1
  • Sales1

Life at Bridge Defense

Frequently asked questions

Of 23 open roles, Bridge Defense has 3 remote, 3 hybrid, 17 on-site positions.

Bridge Defense is based in Washington.

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