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Basically, we're building robots that build robots.\nWe are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics. Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer. We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality. As a founding member of our engineering team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success. This role is 100% in-person at our office in Emeryville, CA.\nThe Role\nWe're hiring our first Head of Security to own the full security and compliance program end to end, from achieving CMMC Level 2 certification ahead of our November 2026 deadline, to building and leading the security function as we grow. You'll be the accountable owner for how Foundry protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), export-controlled technical data, and customer IP across our edge, on-prem, and cloud infrastructure. This is a builder role. You'll set strategy, do hands-on work in the early days, and hire a team behind you.\nKey Responsibilities\nGovernment & regulatory compliance\nDrive CMMC Level 2 certification to completion - scoping, SSP/POA&M ownership, evidence collection, and managing the C3PAO assessment (we're already evaluating firms like Schellman, A-LIGN, and CBIZ Pivot Point).\nOwn our NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 252.204-7012 posture and continuous compliance.\nStand up and administer our ITAR/EAR export-control program - technical data segregation, access controls for\nU.S. persons, deemed-export policies.\nMaintain AS9100 and SOC 2 alignment in coordination with quality and operations.\nSecurity engineering & operations\nOwn identity, endpoint, and network security across our stack (JumpCloud MDM, CrowdStrike EDR, Google/1Password, Cloudflare, AWS, Tailscale).\nDefine and enforce CUI boundary architecture across edge (Jetson/Orin), on-prem (GPU cluster), and cloud (AWS).\nOwn our Incident Response Plan and serve in the IRT; run tabletop exercises and lead real incidents.\nVendor/third-party risk management, including ITAR/CMMC-aware external partner collaborations.\nTeam & program building\nBuild the security roadmap and budget; make build-vs-buy calls decisively.\nHire, mentor, and lead a security team (GRC, security engineering).\nPartner with engineering, IT, and leadership to make security a default, not a blocker.\nWhat We're Looking For\nUnderstanding of national security facility requirements.\nPrevious/current Experience as a Facility Security Officer.\nProven track record taking an organization through CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 assessment ,ideally end to end, at least once.\nDeep, hands-on knowledge of DFARS, CUI handling, and ITAR/EAR export controls.\nStrong security engineering foundation: identity, endpoint, network, and cloud (AWS) security, you can architect and, early on, implement.\nExperience building or scaling a security function at a startup or fast-growing company.\nU.S. person status (required for ITAR-controlled work).\nComfort operating with high autonomy and ambiguity in a ~30-person startup.\nNice to Have\nSOC 2 and AS9100 experience.\nManufacturing, defense, aerospace, or hardware-adjacent background.\nFamiliarity with securing edge/robotics or ML/GPU infrastructure.\nRelevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCP/CCA, etc.).\nWhy Join Us?\nThis is one of the only places where world-class manufacturing operators, mechanical engineers, robotics researchers, and software engineers sit in the same room, building production systems together.\nWe are committed to being deeply embedded in the U.S. industrial base. Our focus is simple: build adaptive robotic assembly systems that make American manufacturing scalable, resilient, and competitive again.\nThe base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Emeryville is:\n$150,000 to $250,000 USD\nCompensation packages at Foundry Robotics for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Foundry Robotics employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, and generous PTO.\nFoundry Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. 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