Ironclad Defense Works
Applied Technology & Network Integration Engineer
Ironclad Defense Works, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Applied Technology & Network Integration Engineer Onsite At NATO Act Norfolk
Location: HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA Position Type: Full-time, Onsite Clearance Requirement: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance Role Overview
Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is hiring Applied Technology Engineers and Network & Systems Integration Engineers to support NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA. These roles drive hands-on innovation by building, integrating, and securing advanced technology solutions that enhance NATO's experimentation, exercises, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities
Applied Technology Engineering
Deliver hardware and integrated solutions across robotics, IoT, autonomous systems, radio links, and sensing Prototype and fabricate electronic and electromechanical components (3D printing, soldering, PCB design) Integrate electronics with software and networks to ensure resilient, secure system behavior Apply AI on the edge, machine vision, and advanced sensor integration in practical use cases Document solutions in technical manuals and Confluence, collaborate with software developers and operators, and apply Agile/Design Thinking in prototyping Network & Systems Integration Engineering
Provide networking and IT services for NATO exercises and innovation events Design, configure, and deploy resilient on-prem networking solutions integrated with virtualization and containerized workloads (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Docker, Kubernetes) Administer Linux and Windows systems ensuring interoperability with NATO infrastructure Implement networking security measures (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, encryption including TLS/PKI) Document networking and infrastructure baselines, and support cross-functional collaboration across software, systems, and operations teams Required Qualifications
Relevant degree in Electronics Engineering, IT, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Networking Professional experience in robotics, IoT, automation platforms, or advanced sensing solutions Experience with network design, administration, and virtualization environments Strong skills in prototyping/fabrication or containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Fluent English (oral and written) Citizenship of a NATO member nation Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) clearance Desired Skills
Familiarity with Agile and Design Thinking methods Experience supporting NATO innovation or defense-related environments Ability to travel up to 30 days per year in support of NATO requirements Application Instructions
Apply directly through the posted job ad and link. Candidates may also send a cover letter and NATO-format forward rsum, highlighting all NATO-related experience, to: jobs@idw.inc
Location: HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA Position Type: Full-time, Onsite Clearance Requirement: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance Role Overview
Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is hiring Applied Technology Engineers and Network & Systems Integration Engineers to support NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA. These roles drive hands-on innovation by building, integrating, and securing advanced technology solutions that enhance NATO's experimentation, exercises, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities
Applied Technology Engineering
Deliver hardware and integrated solutions across robotics, IoT, autonomous systems, radio links, and sensing Prototype and fabricate electronic and electromechanical components (3D printing, soldering, PCB design) Integrate electronics with software and networks to ensure resilient, secure system behavior Apply AI on the edge, machine vision, and advanced sensor integration in practical use cases Document solutions in technical manuals and Confluence, collaborate with software developers and operators, and apply Agile/Design Thinking in prototyping Network & Systems Integration Engineering
Provide networking and IT services for NATO exercises and innovation events Design, configure, and deploy resilient on-prem networking solutions integrated with virtualization and containerized workloads (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Docker, Kubernetes) Administer Linux and Windows systems ensuring interoperability with NATO infrastructure Implement networking security measures (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, encryption including TLS/PKI) Document networking and infrastructure baselines, and support cross-functional collaboration across software, systems, and operations teams Required Qualifications
Relevant degree in Electronics Engineering, IT, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Networking Professional experience in robotics, IoT, automation platforms, or advanced sensing solutions Experience with network design, administration, and virtualization environments Strong skills in prototyping/fabrication or containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Fluent English (oral and written) Citizenship of a NATO member nation Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) clearance Desired Skills
Familiarity with Agile and Design Thinking methods Experience supporting NATO innovation or defense-related environments Ability to travel up to 30 days per year in support of NATO requirements Application Instructions
Apply directly through the posted job ad and link. Candidates may also send a cover letter and NATO-format forward rsum, highlighting all NATO-related experience, to: jobs@idw.inc