About

Oscar Six is a small business delivering cutting-edge solutions in the Science & Technology (S&T) domain. With strategic proximity to key Department of Defense (DoD) facilities, our team brings over 45 years of combined experience supporting high-impact programs for agencies such as Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Special Capabilities Office (SCO) within the DoD. Founded in 2025 by three former government professionals with deep expertise in S&T, OSCAR SIX is built on a legacy of excellence in advancing national security and technological innovation. We have supported numerous DARPA initiatives and challenges, providing unmatched insight into how leading S&T organizations operate to create—and counter—technological surprise.

Brad Knaus

Chief Operations Officer

The operational engine behind Oscar Six’s mission success. With over 16 years of experience in unmanned systems, robotics, and autonomy, he combines deep technical knowledge with proven field leadership. He has led countless real-world experiments that turn emerging technologies into deployable capabilities—ensuring innovation doesn’t just happen in the lab, but in the field where it counts.

Jason Livingston

Chief Executive Officer

The strategic leader behind Oscar Six’s mission-first execution. With over 28 years of experience advancing national security, including 16 years supporting DARPA, he has led some of the defense sector’s most complex and high-impact technology initiatives. A trusted force in shaping next-generation capabilities, he brings deep expertise in transitioning cutting-edge research into real-world results—building teams, partnerships, and solutions that deliver when it matters most.

DJ Tyree

Chief Technology Officer

The driving force behind our firm's technical innovation. With nearly two decades of experience forged in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of advanced research and development for the defense industry, he is an expert at transforming ambitious concepts into functional, field-testable solutions. His expertise in autonomous systems, rapid prototyping, robotics, networking, and custom S&T solutions provides clients with unparalleled insight and a decisive technological edge for their most critical missions.