Project Engineer

Company: In-Q-Tel
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

In-Q-TelIn-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. EOE/M/F/disability/vetsProject EngineerUS-VA-ArlingtonJob ID: 2022-1248Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringIn-Q-TelOverviewThis individual has experience working across many technologies/projects and wants the chance to lead ambitious early-stage startups in supporting the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions. It's ok if you consider yourself a system engineer or a product manager, but you should have technical experience in addition to systems thinking in a technology eco-system. If you're looking to join a passionate team of 'go-getters' and the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies, we'd love to meet you. Ideal candidates want a broader view of technology across today's software and hardware stack. Our Project Engineers (PEs) regularly work with a range of hardware and software technologies including AI/ML applications, geospatial analytic tools, video analytic products, large-scale data systems, multilingual translation tools, next-generation infrastructure technologies, additive manufacturing tools, AR/VR systems, autonomous platforms, supply chain solutions, cybersecurity solutions, and field deployable technologies. The technologies emanate from early-stage start-ups that IQT has identified, evaluated, and invested in on behalf of our government partners. ResponsibilitiesApply systems thinking to effectively move technology from the commercial space to our government partners.Review and evaluate portfolio companies' products and/or services to determine whether it is functional using systems engineering principles.Serve as a technical expert for multiple companies throughout a development effort and government evaluation of the technology.Monitor and react to any technical concerns or feedback throughout the work program, while translating critical technical risks/issues into an actionable plan as they arise.Proactively address issues that help companies meet a range of government partner needs and inquires. Serve as a technologist for the organization; take creative ideas from concept to design to operation. QualificationsB.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience5+ years of relevant work experience.Eagerness and willingness to learn new domains and technologies across the entire hardware and software spectrum.Strong verbal and written communication skills; PE's interact regularly with government partners, portfolio companies, and across IQT.Candidates with active top-secret clearance preferred; at a minimum, candidate must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. PI175426216

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