Project Engineer - Cyber

In-Q-Tel

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Project Engineer - Cyber

US-VA-McLean

Job ID : 2025-1404

Type : Regular Full-Time

of Openings : 1

Category : Engineering

Overview

The Project Engineering (PE) team at IQT provides technical direction and engineering implementation guidance to startups that are part of IQT's strategic investment portfolio. These startups deliver critical, cutting-edge technology to government partners in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This person will focus on the design, development, testing, migration, installation, deployment, maintenance, and support of a range of hardware and software technologies. These can include cloud infrastructure, AI / ML applications, geospatial analytic tools, data analytics platforms, large-scale data systems, multilingual translation tools, additive manufacturing tools, autonomous platforms, supply chain solutions, cybersecurity solutions, cryptocurrency, computer vision, SaaS products, wireless communications, RF systems, microelectronics, materials science, space systems, and biotechnology. The technologies emanate from early-stage start-ups that IQT has identified, evaluated, and invested in on behalf of our government partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight on 12-18 concurrent programs at varying stages of maturity
• Advise on the capture and translation of mission and government customer requirements / needs into system-level requirements
• Advise on all aspects of the software development lifecycle : user story generation, design, development, testing, pilot, and operational support
• Conduct architectural evaluations, research, analysis, and design reviews. Make recommendations consistent with industry standards and DevSecOps best practices
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies (e.g., documentation, code quality, and change control)
• Perform testing of products, including verification and validation of contractual requirements
• Set up, configure, deploy, and operate AWS environments for testing of software products
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Includes developing actionable plans to address critical risks and guiding external engineering teams on the development of patches / updates.
• Collaborate closely with government stakeholders, such as deployment engineers and end users, to ensure their successful install and use of novel products from startups. Includes navigating agency-specific policy requirements and advising government stakeholders on industry best practices.
• Deploy, troubleshoot, and provide operational support for startup software products in government environments, including on-premise and cloud solutions
• Advise startups on the development of design documents, user guides, and support documents for government users

Qualifications

Familiarity with cloud resource conventions, permissions model, storage mechanisms, and networking models.

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.

Company Overview :

In-Q-Tel (IQT) is the not-for-profit strategic investor the U.S. national security community and Americas allies have relied upon for 25 years to anticipate their technology needs and achieve solutions. IQT identifies, evaluates, and leverages emerging commercial technologies to deliver best-in-class capabilities, insights, and other services to government partners through a unique global investment platform.

We call our mission Global Security Investing. As well as encompassing defense-focused startups and harnessing existing and over-the-horizon commercial technologies to sustain military and intelligence overmatch against adversaries, Global Security Investing emphasizes the importance of international reach and collaboration in a world where innovative venture-backed startups can now be found everywhere. Think you would be a great fit to help carry out IQTs mission? Apply below!

For more information about IQT, visit www.iqt.org .

Benefit Overview :

IQT understands that life is more than just work. We offer a wide variety of benefits designed to support the whole person including but not limited to :

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