About Us
Asylon is building the future of automated physical robotic operations (Security & Inspection)
Founded by aerospace engineers out of MIT, Asylon exists to solve one of the world's most fundamental problems: protecting and enabling people, property, and assets at scale. We design and deploy integrated robotics, software, and AI systems that operate continuously in the real world—where reliability is critical and failure is not an option. Our technology is already protecting lives and infrastructure every day, while enabling readiness across the Department of War (DoW).
The Asylon team brings deep roots in aerospace, defense, and mission-critical engineering, with experience spanning military aviation, naval defense platforms, and advanced commercial systems. That heritage shapes how we work: high standards, disciplined execution, and uncompromising integrity. We build and operate systems that deliver real outcomes for real customers.
We are assembling a team of engineers, operators, and leaders who want their work to matter—people who thrive in demanding environments, take pride in craftsmanship, and take ownership of results. At Asylon, you will help build category-defining technology, push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can do, and set the standard for an entirely new industry.
Our Product - Automated Physical Robotic Operations
Our full-stack solution enables autonomous aerial and ground robots to operate persistently alongside human security and maintenance teams—providing continuous situational awareness, rapid response capabilities, and actionable intelligence at scale. We believe the future of security is not humans or machines. It is humans + machines + AI working together—amplifying coverage, improving decision-making, and reducing risk.
Our platform transforms robots from experimental tools into dependable security and inspection assets. Deployed at customer sites today, Asylon systems conduct routine inspection tasks and patrols, respond to incidents, and integrate directly into security operations—extending the reach of teams and fundamentally changing how physical security and inspection processes are delivered.
We are building the software infrastructure layer for the automated security economy. The work is exciting, and the mission is real.
Position
Asylon is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Government Affairs to establish and lead the company's congressional engagement function. This role will report to the Senior Vice President of Government, and will build and execute Asylon's Capitol Hill strategy across the states where Asylon operates and where its DoW and broader federal mission is decided—Pennsylvania, Missouri, North Dakota, Georgia, and Louisiana, with expansion into Oklahoma, Virginia, and other priority states. The Director will translate Asylon's autonomous security, Counter-UAS, and General Visual Inspection (GVI) capabilities into policy outcomes: NDAA and appropriations report language, member and staff champions, hearing and testimony opportunities, and durable relationships with committees of jurisdiction (e.g., HASC, SASC, HAC-D, SAC-D, and relevant homeland security committees). This individual will possess a deep understanding of the congressional process, defense authorization and appropriations cycles, member and staff dynamics, and the interplay between Capitol Hill, the DoW, DHS, and the defense industrial base.
Primary duties include:
Congressional Strategy & Political Landscape
Own and continuously refine Asylon's congressional engagement plan across PA, MO, ND, GA, LA, and other priority states. Map House and Senate offices, committee assignments (HASC, SASC, HAC-D, SAC-D, Intel, Science & Technology, Appropriations), and key staff (Legislative Directors, defense LAs, appropriations LAs, district directors). Maintain tiered engagement priorities and a member/staff database with 95%+ accuracy.
Member & Staff Relationship Development
Build durable, personal relationships with members and staff in target delegations. Host facility tours, live demonstrations, and roundtables that convert awareness into advocacy.
NDAA, Appropriations & Report Language
Drive Asylon's presence in the annual authorization and appropriations cycles. Deliver issue briefs, suggested report language, and pre-hearing briefings tied to autonomous/automated security systems, integrated Blue and Counter-UAS (C-sUAS), and General Visual Inspection (GVI) programs.
Advocacy Narrative & Materials
Develop and maintain Asylon's congressional messaging toolkit: 1-page corporate overview, district-specific fact sheets, capability briefs, and success stories tied to anchor programs. Ensure every staffer can repeat Asylon's value proposition on demand.
Economic & Workforce Impact
Quantify Asylon's district-level economic and workforce footprint—employees, hiring pipeline, wages, university and subcontractor partnerships, STEM engagement—and package it into constituent-facing materials that make Asylon part of each member's economic story.
Third-Party & Coalition Engagement
Build a chorus of external validators: universities, prime contractors, chambers of commerce, and defense business associations. Coordinate joint events, co-signed letters, and partner references that reinforce Asylon's credibility in member ecosystems.
Federal Contracting Enablement
Partner with Asylon's government and commercial business development and program management leaders to align congressional engagement with pipeline execution.
Internal Coordination & Reporting
Act as Asylon's internal congressional liaison across Government Programs, Engineering, Operations, Communications, and the executive team. Maintain a CRM-style engagement log with 100% of interactions captured. Report KPIs and outcomes to the CEO and Board on a quarterly cadence.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree; advanced degree in public policy, political science, national security, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of congressional, executive branch, or government affairs experience, with substantial time spent on Capitol Hill (personal office, committee staff, or in-house/agency government affairs).
- Deep working knowledge of the defense authorization and appropriations processes, including HASC, SASC, HAC-D, and SAC-D procedures, member and staff dynamics, and NDAA/appropriations report-language mechanics.
- Established relationships with defense and homeland-security committee staff, defense LAs, and appropriations LAs; existing network within the DoW, DHS, and defense industrial base.
- Demonstrated track record of securing report language, member letters, hearing invitations, or comparable congressional outcomes for a technology, defense, or dual-use company.
- Ability to translate complex technology (AI, robotics, autonomous systems, Counter-UAS) into concise, member- and staff-ready narratives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort briefing senior members, committee staff, and executive-branch officials.
- Strong operating discipline: CRM hygiene, KPI tracking, and quarterly reporting cadence.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-moving, early-stage environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a security clearance (Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred).
- Willingness to travel regularly across DC, the five priority states, and Asylon facilities.
Highly Desired
- Prior service as a Legislative Director, defense LA, appropriations LA, or committee staff on HASC, SASC, HAC-D, or SAC-D.
- Familiarity with Department of War and Service program offices.
- Experience standing up a government affairs function from scratch, including PAC formation and compliance.
- Existing relationships across the five priority state delegations (PA, MO, ND, GA, LA).
- Understanding of DoW cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to autonomous systems.
Asylon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job related qualifications and abilities. At Asylon we have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on qualifications, merit, and business need alone.
Pay: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Answer only "yes" or "no". Are you a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62? This includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norristown, PA 19401
