Capability calls
Open roles
These are active capability calls for upcoming and awarded work. Express interest now and our delivery team will reach out directly when the requirement is released. Customer and program details are shared only with vetted respondents.
Each role is carried by the Element 29 brand best suited to the mission — Element 29 for industrial, energy, and infrastructure work; E29X Technologies for defense technology; and Ridgeline AI for applied AI and autonomy. All engagements contract through Element 29 LLC.
Individual roles are for a single specialist to join the team directly.Teaming roles are for a company to partner as prime, sub, or GSA CTA.
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E29X TechnologiesSecretDirected Energy Systems Lead - Orbital Applications
Seeking a senior technical lead to shape early-stage concepts for directed energy capabilities intended for use in space environments. The work focuses on feasibility analysis, system architecture, modeling, risk reduction, and transition planning for future prototype development.
DoDRemote · Remote OKSurge3–6 month concept sprint, prototype follow-on possible - Express interestE29X TechnologiesSecret
AI/ML Radar Waveform Design Scientist
Seeking a specialist to help design adaptive radar waveforms that can respond to congested and contested electromagnetic conditions. The work focuses on applying AI/ML, signal processing, and optimization methods to reduce predictability, improve sensing performance, and support resilient radar operations.
DODRemote · Remote OKSurgeTBD; anticipated short-term R&D prototype effort - Express interest
Ridgeline AISecretEnterprise AI and Analytics Engineer - Secure Microsoft Cloud
Seeking a cleared analytics and AI specialist to help build and support secure enterprise data applications, dashboards, and managed AI capabilities. The work focuses on practical use of BI, low-code apps, machine learning, and LLM-enabled workflows in a controlled government cloud environment.
Department Of The ArmyRichmond, VA areaFull time24 months - Express interest
Element 29Construction Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
Seeking a construction management professional to oversee field execution for a wastewater treatment plant replacement in the Central Sierra, CA region. The role supports schedule, quality, safety, technical coordination, and documentation so the new utility infrastructure is delivered reliably in a sensitive, remote environment.
Department Of The InteriorCentral Sierra, CA regionFull timeConstruction-phase duration, with possible extensions - Express interestRidgeline AI
AI/ML Research Scientist - LLMs for Structured Data
Seeking an AI/ML specialist to help design methods that combine large language models with statistical machine learning for domain-aware interpretation of structured datasets. The work focuses on turning tabular or schema-based data into richer analytical context while preserving rigor, explainability, and measurable performance.
DODRemote · Remote OKPart timeResearch concept phase with potential follow-on development - Express interestRidgeline AISecret
Enterprise Analytics and AI Lead - Secure Microsoft Cloud
Seeking an analytics and AI consultant to help stand up and mature a secure enterprise data environment. The work includes business intelligence, dashboard delivery, governed self-service analytics, and practical use of AI/ML and LLM capabilities for operational decision support.
Department Of The ArmyRichmond, VA areaFull time24 months - Express interestElement 29
Senior Construction Management & Engineering Lead
Seeking experienced construction management and engineering professionals to support planning, oversight, and technical coordination for complex facility projects. The work may include helping define approaches, staffing models, quality controls, and technical responses for a multi-discipline construction services portfolio.
Remote · Remote OKAs neededTBD; planning-stage opportunity - Express interestElement 29
Construction Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
Seeking an experienced construction management professional to oversee field execution of a wastewater treatment plant replacement in a remote California mountain setting. The role supports quality, schedule, safety, technical coordination, and documentation so the facility is delivered reliably and in compliance with project requirements.
Central Sierra Nevada, CA regionFull timeDuration TBD, aligned to construction schedule - Express interestElement 29
Engineering Support Specialist - Facilities and Technical Services
Seeking engineering professionals to provide onsite technical support for facilities, infrastructure, and related project needs in the South Burlington, VT area. The work supports reliable day-to-day engineering capacity, documentation, coordination, and execution support across a two-year service window.
South Burlington, VT areaFull time12-month base period plus one 12-month option