Investment Associate / Fellow (Hard Tech)
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About the Role A product-first, early-stage venture capital firm is hiring a full-time Investment Associate / Fellow based in Los Angeles for a two-year term . This is a specialized seat with a sharp focus on hard tech — spanning drones, defense, robotics, and the companies rebuilding American industrial infrastructure. It's a rare opportunity to build deep expertise, a broad network, and real deal experience at an influential seed-stage fund. What You'll Do Lead technical due diligence on hard tech investment opportunities Run proactive outbound sourcing to identify and engage emerging founders Meet founders daily and develop a genuine understanding of the hard tech ecosystem Build a professional network in defense, robotics, aerospace, and industrial tech that would otherwise take a decade to develop Contribute to investment memos, portfolio support, and firm-wide initiatives What We're Looking For Required: Strong technical background — engineering, science, or a related discipline Genuine passion for hard tech: drones, defense, robotics, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or adjacent sectors Intellectual curiosity, sharp analytical thinking, and the ability to evaluate complex technical claims Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — to engage founders and synthesize diligence findings Nice to Have: Hands-on experience at a hard tech company in sectors such as aerospace, defense technology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, energy, or space — whether at an established player or an early-stage startup Prior exposure to venture capital, investing, or startup operations An existing network within the hard tech founder or operator community Compensation & Benefits Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 USD annually Two-year structured fellowship/associate program with meaningful ownership of work from day one Visa sponsorship: Not available Location On-site in Los Angeles, CA This is a full-time, in-person role — remote work is not offered
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