Project Engineer - Software
Company: In-Q-Tel
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
In-Q-TelIn-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values
diversity in the workplace.
EOE/M/F/disability/vetsUS-VA-ArlingtonJob ID 2022-1294Category
Engineering Overview Company Overview:In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a
not-for-profit that serves and powers the national security
interests of the U.S. and its allies, providing the most
sophisticated source of strategic technical knowledge, insights,
and capabilities. IQT powers its partners ahead of the curve
through cutting-edge research, strategic investments, exploration
and applied research, and acceleration of capabilities. Benefit
Overview: IQT understands that life is more than your 9-5. We offer
a wide variety of benefits designed to support the whole person
including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Unlimited Time Off
- Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment & College Savings
- Parental Leave
- Family Forming Support
- Child/Elder Care Support
- Gym Stipend
- Wellness Perks
- Telework & Flexible ScheduleVisit to learn more! Job
Overview: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 software solutions that span a
variety of industries including cloud computing, data science, data
engineering, machine learning, IT operations, and cybersecurity.
The technologies emanate from early-stage start-ups that IQT has
identified, evaluated, and invested in on behalf of our government
partners. This individual has experience working across many
technologies/projects and wants the chance to guide progressive
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. Responsibilities
- Apply systems thinking to effectively move technology from the
commercial space to our government partners.
- Review and evaluate portfolio companies' products and/or
services to ascertain 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. Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or
equivalent experience
- 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; PE's interact
regularly with government partners, portfolio companies, and across
IQT.
- Eagerness and willingness to learn new domains and technologies
across the entire hardware and software spectrum.
- Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
- Cloud infrastructure technologies
- AI/ML applications
- Data analytics
- Large-scale data systems
- Multilingual translation tools
- Cryptocurrency
- Geospatial analytic tools
- Computer vision
- Video analytic products
- SaaS products
- Cybersecurity solutions
- Skills with one or more of the following is a plus:
- AWS
- Linux
- Python
- Software development
- DevSecOps
- Network security
- Network traffic analysisCandidates with active top-secret
clearance preferred; at a minimum, candidate must be eligible to
obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.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.PM22PI201786852
Keywords: In-Q-Tel, Arlington , Project Engineer - Software, IT / Software / Systems , Arlington, Virginia
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