Work Where the Mission Matters

Join a team of engineers, architects, and cybersecurity pros who care as much about doing the work right as they do about why it matters.
Why Work at CriticalTilt

High Trust, High Stakes, High Impact

At CriticalTilt, we work on the edge of what’s possible—supporting national labs, civilian agencies, and forward-leaning enterprises with AI, HPC, and security systems built to perform in high-trust environments.
We’re a boutique firm. No fluff, no layers of management, and no "resource bench." Everyone here is critical path. Everyone 
makes a difference.
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What You Can Expect

Mission-Driven Projects

From deploying federated AI in TS environments to validating HPC clusters for real-time research—we work on what matters.

Real Autonomy

We hire experts and treat them like experts. You’ll lead projects, not just take tickets.
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Work with Other Pros

Our team is tight, senior, and sharp. We skip the politics and focus on delivery.
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Flexibility & Trust

Remote options, flexible hours, and leadership that respects your time and skills.

Security Clearances Valued

Already cleared? Great. Not cleared yet? We’ll support your path through the process.

Our Culture

We’re engineers who grew up on pinball and now help national programs win with AI. We blend professionalism with a sense of fun, clarity, and purpose.
You’ll find us more at home on the command line than in the conference room—and we like it that way.
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Roles We’re Hiring For

Senior HPC Architect (TS/Q preferred)
Cybersecurity Engineer – FedRAMP/NIST Compliance
IT Strategist – Fractional Engagements
Kubernetes + DevSecOps Lead
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Don’t just work. Work with a purpose.

Don’t just work. Work with a purpose.
If you’re sharp, trustworthy, and ready to solve real problems—we want to hear from you.
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