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Icarus
Stratospheric birds for defense
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- Los Angeles
- Industrials
Open roles at Icarus
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Working at Icarus
Icarus: Stratospheric birds for defense. The team is <50 people today. For a Industrials, Defense company this size, the reality is broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most Icarus jobs are based in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
How to actually get hired at Icarus
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
With only <50 employees, Icarus doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Icarus
We haven't verified a contact route at Icarus yet. At <50 people in Industrials, Defense, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Icarus screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to Icarus. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill Icarus applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Icarus (<50 people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Icarus is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Industrials, Defense application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to Icarus? Get the contact, not the form.
The Icarus interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Icarus. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Industrials, Defense company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
Icarus interview timeline
At 7 days, Icarus's process is faster than typical for Industrials, Defense (10 days at this size).
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Icarus jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Icarus hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Icarus vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Icarus?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at Icarus.
Does Icarus respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Icarus.
Who is the hiring manager at Icarus?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Icarus use?
Icarus uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Icarus?
Roles at <50-person Industrials, Defense companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
How many rounds is the Icarus interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Icarus interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does Icarus give a take-home task?
No, Icarus does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Icarus take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Icarus interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is Icarus based?
Icarus is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Get Icarus roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching Icarus0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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