Investment Associate / Fellow (Hard Tech)

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Los Angeles–based early-stage venture capital firm focused on hard tech is hiring a full-time Investment Associate / Fellow for a two-year term. This is a specialized seat at the intersection of deep technology and American industrial renewal — covering drones, defense, robotics, space, and advanced manufacturing. If you want to build a world-class investment network and develop conviction in the companies rebuilding critical infrastructure, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Lead technical due diligence on prospective investments across hard tech verticals (drones, defense, robotics, space, advanced manufacturing)

- Run proactive outbound sourcing to identify and engage early-stage founders

- Meet and evaluate founders on a daily basis, developing strong pattern recognition across the sector

- Build and maintain a deep professional network across the hard tech ecosystem

- Contribute to investment memos, market maps, and portfolio support

- Represent the firm at industry events, labs, and technical communities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

- Strong technical background — engineering, applied science, or a related field

- 2–5 years of experience, ideally within the hard tech / deep tech ecosystem

- Hands-on experience at or close familiarity with companies operating in areas such as: aerospace, defense, robotics, space launch, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, energy, or adjacent sectors

- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly evaluate novel technologies

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for memos, outreach, and founder relationships

- Self-starter mentality with high ownership and initiative

Nice to Have:

- Prior experience in venture capital, investment banking, or startup operations

- Existing network within the hard tech / new defense / new space community

- Experience at a high-growth, engineering-driven company

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 USD annually

- Two-year fellowship term with meaningful exposure to early-stage deal flow and firm operations

LOCATION

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be available to work from the LA office.

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