Project Engineer - Hardware Job at In-Q-Tel in McLean

Overview

In-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. EOE/M/F/disability/vets

Project Engineer - Hardware | US-VA-McLean

Job ID: 2025-1418 • Type: Regular Full-Time • # of Openings: 1 • Category: Engineering • IQT

Responsibilities

• Apply systems thinking to effectively move technology from the commercial space to our government partners.
• Review and evaluate portfolio companies\' products and/or services to ascertain whether it is functional using systems engineering principles.
• Serve as a technical expert for multiple companies throughout a development effort and government evaluation of the technology.
• 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.
• Proactively address issues that help companies meet a range of government partner needs and inquires.
• Serve as a technologist for the organization; take creative ideas from concept to design to operation.

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Candidates with active top-secret clearance preferred.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; PEs interact regularly with government partners, portfolio companies, and across IQT.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn new domains and technologies across the entire hardware and software spectrum.

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.