
Spear AI develops AI-enabled software and hardware solutions for the US Navy, focusing on maritime data management, defense operations, and edge sensor technology. Their offerings include the Horizon AI Platform for edge maritime sensors, Forerunner for on-site data processing, Maritime Sensors, the OMEGA Simulator for developing tactics, and the Defense Futures Simulator for tactical planning. Founded by veterans, they leverage AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making, increase decision bandwidth, and improve situational awareness by processing tactical sensor data and running AI models at the edge or in the cloud. Their approach emphasizes quick execution from idea to customer, using an iterative process with lessons learned to deliver concrete value and address specific customer needs.

Spear AI develops AI-enabled software and hardware solutions for the US Navy, focusing on maritime data management, defense operations, and edge sensor technology. Their offerings include the Horizon AI Platform for edge maritime sensors, Forerunner for on-site data processing, Maritime Sensors, the OMEGA Simulator for developing tactics, and the Defense Futures Simulator for tactical planning. Founded by veterans, they leverage AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making, increase decision bandwidth, and improve situational awareness by processing tactical sensor data and running AI models at the edge or in the cloud. Their approach emphasizes quick execution from idea to customer, using an iterative process with lessons learned to deliver concrete value and address specific customer needs.
What they do: Build maritime AI software, edge sensors, and simulation tools for national security and maritime operations.
Founded: 2021
HQ / offices: Washington, D.C.; offices in Falmouth, MA and Groton, CT
Core products: Horizon AI Platform, Forerunner, maritime sensors, OMEGA Simulator, Defense Futures Simulator
Funding: Seed — USD 2,300,000 (announced 2025-07-25)
Lead investors: Cortical Ventures; Scare the Bear Capital
Maritime AI for national security and maritime operations, including edge sensor data processing and tactical planning.
2021
Defense and Space Manufacturing
USD 2,300,000
Seed round announced on July 25, 2025.
Spear AI is seeking an embedded software developer to develop, debug, and maintain embedded software and firmware for our line of AI-enabled acoustic systems. This role goes beyond traditional embedded software engineering—you'll periodically join field operations to deploy new systems, gather user feedback, and gain deeper insight into real-world applications.
Spear AI serves the national security industry, providing hardware, software, and data solutions across classification levels for operational deployment. As a rapidly growing company committed to excellence through continuous fielding, we offer competitive pay, stock options, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off.
You'll join our interdisciplinary hardware development team in Falmouth, MA, working alongside mechanical engineers, board-level electronics designers, and technicians to deliver buoys that meet critical customer needs.
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Additional Benefit Opportunities When You Choose Spear AI
We offer competitive compensation tailored to your experience, location, and the impact you’ll make. We’re committed to equitable pay and will share a range aligned to your level and geography during the hiring process. In accordance with state law, candidates in jurisdictions such as CA, CO, WA, NY, and others, where applicable, will be provided a good-faith salary range upon request and through the hiring process. This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Compensation for this position is provided on a salaried basis and is not subject to reduction based on hours worked. At Spear AI, you'll find more than just a job; you'll join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to national security. Our flat organizational structure means your voice matters, your ideas reach leadership, and your impact is visible. As we grow, we're committed to building robust processes and infrastructure that support both our mission and our people. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the expertise each team member brings to the table. If you're looking for a place to grow professionally while working on projects that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
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