Build systems that have to prove themselves.
Artheus is a new applied AI, digital engineering and AI test and assurance firm for defense programs, federal agencies and industry. You would build systems that must pass an agreed test before anyone relies on them, own real work and help shape the firm as it grows.
Mission, vision and values.
What we do, where we are going and how we work.
Move AI from the demo into daily work, with proof, so the people who make high-stakes decisions can trust what the system tells them.
We build AI, engineering models and security for companies and government agencies. We agree on the test before we build, and give the people who sign off the evidence they need.
Every system we build can answer “show me the evidence.”
Known for straight answers, working software and results that survive an audit, an assessment or a skeptical engineer.
What we stand for
- Proof over promisesWe show the numbers before anyone has to trust them.
- Straight talkWe say “not ready” in writing, early, and explain what it will take.
- Own the outcomeWe stay through testing and handover, until it works in the client's hands.
- Build it to lastRunbooks, model cards and infrastructure as code, so others can run what we build.
- People firstWe look after each other and the people we build for.
A small firm where your work shows.
Artheus is young, so early hires build, work directly with clients and help shape the firm.
Real systems, measured
You would build assistants that cite their sources, evaluation harnesses, document-to-model pipelines and zero trust architectures, each measured against its agreed test.
Real ownership from day one
No bench and no hand-offs. You own your work, present it to the client yourself, and get the credit for it.
Learn fast
New tools, new domains and hard problems, with support for the certifications that take you deeper in your field.
Build the firm
Help shape how we hire, what we offer and how we deliver. Good ideas become how the firm works.
Commercial and government variety
Artheus is built to serve companies and agencies alike, so problems can range from factory floors and power grids to public programs.
Hybrid in the D.C. area
We are based in the Washington, D.C. metro area (Vienna, VA), with hybrid schedules where the client and the work allow.
Pay and benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits program being set up
- Paid time off
- Certification support
Full details are shared during the hiring process.
Current openings.
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Four steps, and we respect your time.
No multi-round marathons. We want to learn whether you can do the work, and you should learn whether you would enjoy doing it here.
Apply
Send your resume and a short note through the form on this page. It takes about two minutes, and every application gets a response.
Conversation
A 30-minute call with Artheus leadership about the role, your goals and how we work.
Working session on a real problem
We work through a realistic problem together, like the ones the role would handle. You see the work, and we see how you approach it.
Decision
A clear decision after your final interview, and we tell you either way.
Before you apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
Artheus LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any step, tell us in your application and we will follow up directly.
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