Defense Innovation Unit remote jobs and company guide

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is the only Department of War organization focused exclusively on fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military at commercial speeds. Founded in 2015 by then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter, DIU serves as the bridge between Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem and the national security needs of the United States. The organization is staffed by active-duty and reserve military personnel, government civilians, and contracted consultants who bring extensive experience from both defense and technology sectors.

DIU operates from headquarters in Mountain View, California with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, and the Pentagon. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of commercially-derived technology at speed and scale to deter major conflict or win if forced to fight. Through their agile processes and flexible contract authorities, DIU has reduced the time it takes to identify a problem, prototype a solution, and implement it in the field to two years or less. Companies working with DIU are backed by top-tier investors and represent over $20 billion in private investments, making the organization a gateway for commercial companies entering the defense market.