Frontier Composites AI / Est. 2025 / Houston

From silence, signal.

Secure neural interfaces for emerging consciousness states. Born from lived experience. Engineered for the patients most systems overlook.

Company
Frontier / Composites
Sector
Neurotech BCI
Pathway
CDMRP NSF · NIH SBIR
The CHUB Device

Cognitive Health
and Utility Beacon.

A wearable neural communication platform for patients in emerging consciousness states. The CHUB captures cognitive and physiological signals continuously, so caregivers receive immediate insight and patients are heard before they can speak.

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01 · Left Temple EEG Analog Front End Dry and semi-dry electrodes. Sub 1 µV noise floor. Preamps tuned for low motion artifact.
02 · Brow Pads fNIRS Optics Spring loaded NIR sources and detectors. Skin safe optical budget. Neurovascular coupling at 10 Hz.
03 · Nose Pads PPG & Thermal Pulse, perfusion, and skin temperature. Continuous perfusion index reporting.
CHUB wearable sensor layout SNR 38dB HbO₂ 96% 01 EEG 04 ECoG 02 fNIRS 02 fNIRS 05 IMU 07 RGB CAM 03 PPG/THERMAL 06 EDA
04 · Right Temple Compute & Secure Radio NPU inference, ERP detection, BLE and Wi-Fi 6E. AES-GCM telemetry with forward secure keys.
05 · Bridge IMU & Reference 9 axis IMU for head kinematics. Common reference for artifact suppression and motion cancellation.
06 · Temple Tips EDA Electrodes Electrodermal activity through low impedance skin contact. Arousal and affective state modeling.
07 · Bridge optional RGB Camera Front facing camera for video conferencing in Personal and Clinical modes. Privacy shutter and recording LED. Disabled by default in Research mode.
End to end latency
<50ms
Event marker to telemetry
Noise floor
<1µV
Analog front end
Process node
10to 12 nm
Secure enclave ASIC
Compliance
IEC60601-1
HIPAA · ISO 13485
Non peripheral communication

A readout the patient cannot speak.

Rather than relying on a button press or a word, CHUB reads continuous neural and physiological signals to detect cognitive state, distress, and recovery markers. Caregivers see intent as it forms, not after it is lost.

CHUB Readout
LIVE
T+00:00:00
EEG Alpha8 to 12 Hz
11.4Hz
fNIRS HbO₂96.2%
96.2%
Heart Rate72 bpm
72bpm
EDA0.38 µS
0.38µS
Raw Signal · Temple Left · Fp1
Inferred State
Engaged / Responsive
Projects

From neural interfaces to regenerative economics.

A deliberate portfolio: the technology we build and the infrastructure that supports it.

01 · Flagship

CHUB

Cognitive Health & Utility Beacon

A patient mounted wearable for continuous physiological and neurological monitoring in competitive healing environments. EEG, fNIRS, IMU, PPG, EDA, and thermal in a minimal form factor. Purpose built for patients in emerging consciousness states.

Medical Defense Energy
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02 · Research

QUANTA

Quantum Alignment, Natural Transmission

A direct human communication system exploring quantum entanglement and resonant frequency alignment.

Research brief
03 · Research

ECHO

Environmental Channel, Human Origination

Ambient frequency alignment and direct human engagement without physical interfaces.

Research brief
04 · Publishing

The Peripheral Show

Speculative Nonfiction / Medium

A weekly literary and technical series on consciousness, rare earths, and life after smartphones. Book edition May 2030 by Quantum Narratives Press.

Read on Medium
05 · Sister Organization

Verdant Current

Nonprofit Affiliate

A nonprofit affiliate advancing regenerative research and environmental stewardship. Information available on request.

Inquire
Funding Roadmap · CDMRP · NSF · NIH

From concept to clearance, on a defensible timeline.

Parallel research and development pathways across CDMRP, NSF SBIR, NIH SBIR, and strategic capital. Each phase ties deliverables to a defined funding mechanism.

2025

Foundation

Incorporation IP Advisory
  • Frontier Composites LLC formed
  • Dual venture structure established
  • Provisional patents filed on CHUB architecture
  • Clinical and scientific advisory outreach
• Complete
2026

Phase I Submissions

CDMRP FY26 NSF SBIR NIH SBIR
  • CDMRP FY26 Concept and Idea Award submissions
  • NSF SBIR Phase I proposal, ~$275K cap
  • NIH SBIR Phase I proposal, ~$300K with 7% profit fee plus TABA
  • Letters of intent from clinical collaborators
• In progress
2027

Phase I Execution

Prototype v1 IRB Phase II Drafts
  • Bench, phantom, and thermal validation to IEC 60601-1
  • IRB approval for pilot study
  • Data platform: HIPAA, ISO 13485, forensic telemetry
  • Phase II proposals drafted with TABA strategy
Target: 2 to 3 Phase I awards executing
2028 / 29

Phase II & Clinical

SBIR Phase II CDMRP TRA DMRDP
  • Multi site clinical study with VA and partner hospitals
  • FDA Pre Submission (Q Sub) meeting
  • Data rights, secure enclave, mental privacy framework
  • Strategic partners, distributors, seed or Series A bridge
Target: $5M to $10M non dilutive plus private
2030+

FDA & Commercial

510(k) DoD Health Growth Equity
  • 510(k) clearance for CHUB Clinical Mode
  • Market entry through VA and DoD health systems
  • Commercial distribution via medical partners
  • Series A close, scale manufacturing
Target: First revenue and clinical footprint
Founder Arloe P. Fontenot The origin of CHUB, in his own words
The pain was intense. What I remember most was the frustration of being unable to communicate. I was conscious, but I could not make myself understood. I built this for the next person in that room.
Arloe P. Fontenot  ·  TechBullion  ·  October 2025
Join the team

Every role serves the mission.

We are hiring engineers, scientists, and strategists building the future of neural communication. Send your CV and cover letter to hr@frontiercomposites.ai.

001
Lead Neurohardware Engineer
Houston / Austin · Onsite

Architect CHUB smart glasses and non peripheral communication modules from the ground up. Lead design and prototyping of EEG, fNIRS, IMU, PPG, EDA, and thermal sensors. Integrate mixed signal ASICs at 10 to 12 nm. Deliver minimal form factor, sub 50 ms latency, sub 1 µV noise floor, and skin safe optics across helmet, backpack, and belt pack deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Architect multi layer PCBs for temple analog front ends and digital radio circuits.
  • Integrate dry and semi dry electrodes and spring loaded NIR sources.
  • Specify and validate ASICs at 10 to 12 nm with secure enclave support.
  • Define mechanical interfaces for backpack, neckband, and optional ECoG clinical grids.
  • Lead bench, phantom, and thermal testing to meet IEC 60601-1 and optical safety thresholds.

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in EE, Bioengineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years in neural interface hardware or medical device design.
  • Hands on experience with mixed signal ASICs, sensor integration, and PCB layout.
  • Proven track record of prototype validation and regulatory compliance.
Apply
002
Embedded AI & Firmware Engineer
Houston / Austin · Hybrid

Build the on device data pipeline and real time fusion models for CHUB glasses and edge packs. Deliver artifact removal, wavelet denoising, hierarchical EEG and NIRS detection, and affective state estimation under sub 200 ms end to end budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop DSP pipelines: bandpass, synchronous demodulation, artifact rejection.
  • Implement NPU accelerated models for ERP detection and anomaly alerts.
  • Maintain sub 50 ms event marker latency and AES-GCM secure telemetry.
  • Firmware for belt pack compute: data fusion, GNSS timing, LTE/5G.
  • Support SAFE macros and Personal / Clinical / Research mode switching.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in CS, EE, or equivalent with 3+ years in embedded AI or medical firmware.
  • TensorFlow Lite Micro and low power NPU toolchain expertise.
  • BLE, ULE, Wi-Fi 6E, and sub GHz radios.
  • HIPAA, ISO 13485, and FDA GMLP firmware experience.
Apply
003
Principal Investigator
Houston / Remote · PI track

Lead grant driven research across secure brain computer interfaces, Schumann resonance modeling, and planetary scale signal systems. For the scientist engineer hybrid with deep NSF and NIH SBIR / STTR grant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Author competitive NSF and NIH SBIR / STTR Phase I and II proposals.
  • Integrate TABA strategies into proposal frameworks.
  • Design protocols involving fNIRS, LENS, Schumann resonance, and non verbal neural mapping.
  • Collaborate on Specialized Language Models for trauma response.
  • Steward compliance, reporting, and milestone tracking across federal cycles.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Biophysics, Neuroscience, Quantum Systems, or AI / ML.
  • Proven success in SBIR / STTR acquisition and execution.
  • Familiarity with NIH budget structures including profit fee and TABA.
  • Deadpan, executive, and devotional writing voices welcome.
Apply
004
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Manager
Houston · Onsite

Establish our medical device quality system and guide CHUB and non peripheral communication through FDA, IRB, and international approvals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain QMS: ISO 13485, FDA Total Product Lifecycle, GMLP.
  • Lead IRB submissions for ECoG clinical studies.
  • Draft regulatory strategies, risk analyses, and labeling for Personal / Clinical / Research modes.
  • Oversee post market performance monitoring and forensic telemetry audit trails.
  • Coordinate global privacy and encryption standards for mental privacy protection.
Apply
005
Tech Of Counsel
Remote · Fractional

Navigate the intersection of neurotechnology, medical devices, and emerging communication regulation. Draft key commercial and research agreements, steer IP, and ensure compliance from IRB protocols to post market surveillance.

Qualifications

  • JD with 5+ years in house or law firm experience in medtech, AI, or life sciences.
  • Expertise in IP law, technology licensing, and healthcare regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and advanced encryption governance.
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006
SVP Corporate Development & Partnerships
Houston / Austin · Executive

Own fundraising, PE and VC partnerships, and M&A. Position Frontier Composites AI as the go to innovator in EEG / fNIRS smart glasses, non peripheral communication, and edge AI interfaces.

Qualifications

  • MBA plus 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, or growth equity.
  • Closed $10M+ financings and led tech focused M&A.
  • Fluent in EEG / fNIRS interfaces and edge AI compute.
Apply
007
HR Manager, Early Stage Tech Lab
Houston / Austin · Onsite

Design end to end people operations for our lab in Houston or Austin. Attract top hardware, firmware, AI, and regulatory talent. Instill a performance driven, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years HR leadership in small to mid sized tech startups or lab based organizations.
  • Hands on setup of ATS, HRIS, payroll, and benefits from scratch.
  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR preferred.
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008
AI & Neurohardware Operations Technician
Houston · Lab

Partner with engineers to assemble EEG / fNIRS prototypes, manage lab workflows, and run shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and wire sensor modules: EEG, NIR, IMU, PPG, EDA.
  • Design enclosures, mounts, and test fixtures in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
  • Operate 3D printers, CNC tools, and lab equipment.
  • Run Python scripts for data acquisition and artifact removal pipelines.
Apply
Frequently asked

Everything you need to know.

Frontier Composites AI, the CHUB Device, and our mission to give voice to those who cannot speak.

What is the CHUB Device?

The CHUB, Cognitive Health and Utility Beacon, is a next generation wearable neural communication platform designed for patients in emerging consciousness states following neurological trauma. It captures cognitive and physiological signals in real time, giving caregivers immediate insight and allowing patients to be heard even when they cannot speak. The technology was conceived by founder Arloe Fontenot during his own TBI rehabilitation, combining 17+ years of analytical chemistry expertise with firsthand patient experience.

What does non peripheral communication mean?

Non peripheral communication refers to the monitoring and transmission of consciousness and neural activity beyond traditional channels like speech, gestures, or screens. Rather than relying on a patient's ability to press a button or speak, the CHUB Device reads direct neural and physiological signals to detect cognitive states, distress, and recovery markers without requiring any physical action from the patient.

Who is Frontier Composites AI?

Frontier Composites AI is a deep tech company advancing AI infrastructure and non invasive neural interfaces for the medical, defense, and energy sectors. Headquartered in the Greater Houston area, the company was founded by Arloe Fontenot, a TBI survivor, analytical chemist, and environmental scientist. The company is building the CHUB smart glasses platform, the QUANTA quantum alignment system, and the ECHO environmental communication system.

How is the CHUB Device different from other brain computer interfaces?

Three things set CHUB apart. First, it is the only neural communication platform designed by a scientist who experienced the exact condition the technology addresses. Second, it integrates EEG, fNIRS, IMU, PPG, EDA, and thermal sensors into a minimal form factor wearable rather than requiring surgical implants. Third, it is purpose built for emerging consciousness states, meaning patients who are aware but unable to communicate through conventional means, a population most BCI companies overlook entirely.

Is Frontier Composites AI hiring?

Yes. We are actively recruiting across engineering, science, legal, regulatory, and corporate development. Current openings include Lead Neurohardware Engineer, Embedded AI and Firmware Engineer, Principal Investigator, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Manager, Tech Of Counsel, SVP Corporate Development, HR Manager, and AI and Neurohardware Operations Technician. Send your CV to hr@frontiercomposites.ai.

What is the Verdant Current Foundation?

Verdant Current is a nonprofit affiliate aligned with Frontier Composites AI, focused on regenerative research and environmental stewardship. For specific program inquiries, contact info@frontiercomposites.ai.

What funding pathway is Frontier Composites AI pursuing?

Frontier Composites AI is pursuing CDMRP and DoD funding pathways alongside NSF and NIH SBIR / STTR Phase I and II grants. The dual venture structure pairs for profit device development with nonprofit foundation work, positioning both entities for federal research funding and philanthropic capital.

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