technology architect fellow

**12-Week Summer Fellowship in Microelectronics** In-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. EOE/M/F/disability/vets **Job Description** This is a 12-week summer fellowship with the Intelligence Connectivity Practice. The team identifies and executes investments on behalf of partners in the Intelligence Community in technology areas such as sensors, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, and autonomous systems. The intern will support the Field Technologies Practice and In-Q-Tel in delivering mission impact to partners in the Intelligence Community and supporting the National Security mission. **Responsibilities** * Assess the competitive landscape in a given technical field and meet with companies that offer the best technologies. * Work with a team to develop strategies to enable capabilities involving sensors, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, power/energy, and other technical fields. * Evaluate technologies for their impact and relevance for the IQTs partners missions. * Support the development of technical assessment reports and statements of work. * Work with partners and potential partners on technical issues. * Work with agency users and support solution piloting. * Participate in the oversight of work programs of IQTs portfolio companies. * Work with internal teams as directed to support the investment lifecycle. **Anticipated Projects** * Lead or contribute to a Market Survey in a key technology area such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, space technology, 3D Printing, wireless communications, microelectronics, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, sensors, or energy storage. * Review technical problem statements from Intelligence Community Partners and survey commercial technologies to identify potential solutions. * Participate in technical discussions with startup companies and support the technical vetting and due diligence process for potential investments. **Qualifications** * Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required. * Background in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics (preferably Masters degree or higher) in areas that include microelectronics, communications, advanced computer, and quantum. * Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages. * Interest in entrepreneurship and general awareness of technology trends in venture-backed startup companies. * Candidate for a graduate degree, in an engineering or science discipline such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, chemistry, or physics. * Must be comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Must be a strong writer. Experience in both technical writing and proposal writing is preferred. **Company Overview** In-Q-Tel 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.