Senior Technology Architect Hardware Systems

4 weeks ago

McLean, Virginia, United States In-Q-Tel Full time
Job Overview:

This is an exempt position reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Advanced Systems Practice. The position will work closely with In-Q-Tel's government partners to understand their technology challenges and use their mastery of technology to investigate and recommend potential solutions from the venture-backed startup landscape. The Advanced Systems Practice is responsible for identifying and executing investments in technology areas including robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, space technology, power, energy, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and sensors.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify new technology areas for investment and provide technical diligence on multiple complimentary investments in that technology area.
  • Develop and negotiate Statements of Work contracts between In-Q-Tel and start-up companies.
  • Provide technical oversight on work programs; perform assessments of work program deliverables. Identify and communicate paths for resolution of issues on work programs to key stakeholders and In-Q-Tel Leadership.
  • Leverage technical/market experience and understanding of government partner use cases to identify new topics for, and oversee development of, Market Surveys and Global Competitive Analysis products.
  • Oversee development of technology architectures and solutions to address problems faced by In-Q-Tel's government partners.
  • Provide thought leadership in one or more areas of subject matter expertise.
  • Coordinate with customers on technology adoption strategy in development of multiple work programs in a government partner mission area.


Qualifications:

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Candidates with active top-secret clearance preferred; at a minimum, candidate must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience with some portion of that time overseeing a technology development effort in a business and/or intelligence environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in space technology.
  • Previous experience negotiating milestone-based Statements of Work contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields: Space systems, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, power, energy, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and sensors.
  • Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages.
  • Capable of analyzing complex problems including identifying root cause issues, generating a concise summary of analysis; and presenting recommendations for non-technical audiences.
  • Startup or entrepreneurial experience and proven ability to thrive in a non-traditional, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong writer: experience in both technical writing and proposal/contract writing is preferred.

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 is the not-for-profit strategic investor the U.S. national security community and America's allies have relied upon for 25 years to anticipate their technology needs and achieve solutions. In-Q-Tel 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.

Benefit Overview:

In-Q-Tel 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:

  • 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

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