IQT · 7 hours ago
Project Engineer (Future Openings)
In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community, seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical direction and engineering guidance to startups in their investment portfolio. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and deployment of various hardware and software technologies to support government partners.
FinanceNon ProfitVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Oversee the engineering design, development, implementation, and execution of 12-18 concurrent projects to effectively move technology from the commercial space to IQT’s government partners
Advise on the capture and translation of mission and government customer requirements/needs into system-level requirements
Oversee requirements analysis, design implementation planning, integration and test, documentation, installation, and deployment of the technologies
Review and evaluate portfolio companies’ products and/or services to determine whether it is functional using systems engineering principles, including verification of contractual requirements
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
Facilitate government evaluation of technology by proactively planning for solution transfer efforts, advising government users throughout a pilot of technology, and providing recommendations about operational support
Support the continual improvement of PE processes and tools to accomplish analysis, problem diagnosis and solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and related activities
Qualification
Required
Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant work experience
Eagerness and willing to learn new domains and technologies across the entire hardware and software spectrum
Passion for supporting the US National Security mission
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task and support multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations
Strong verbal and written communication skills; PEs interact regularly with government partners, portfolio companies, and across IQT
A meticulous eye for detail and being a self-starter with a collaborative mindset
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. top-secret clearance
Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Unlimited Vacation
Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
Student Loan Repayment & College Savings
Parental Leave
Family Forming Support
Caregiving Benefits
Wellness Perks
Telework & Flexible Schedule
Company
IQT
IQT identifies and partners with companies developing cutting-edge technologies to help deliver solutions.
Funding
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