Advanced Concepts Engineer - JobID-0210

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Advanced Concepts Engineer based in Arlington, VA, to join a dynamic team focusing on developing cutting-edge technology. This full-time position involves working collaboratively to define and architect innovative solutions while requiring a commitment to maintaining a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering or a STEM field, coupled with 3–5+ years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $184,000, alongside a generous benefits package including PTO, retirement matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop test/data algorithms for system quantification.
• Architect System-of-System solutions.
• Evaluate customer needs to define performance requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Mathematical analysis

Communication

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

SysML

DOORS

Job description

About the Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Advanced Concepts Engineer to be based out of one of IDT’s offices. This person will work with a fast‑paced team of mission‑focused engineers, developing cutting‑edge technology to solve customer problems. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

Position Details

• Department: Engineering
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Arlington, VA
• Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

Clearance & Location Requirements

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position requiring at least 4 days in the office, based out of Arlington, VA, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test/data algorithms for reducing instrumentation and data streams to meaningful quantification of system actions, behaviors, and outcomes.
• Architect System‑of‑System solutions from IDT’s integration technologies to provide novel solutions to rapidly evolving problem spaces.
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces.
• Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in‑service and next‑generation complex software systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to rapidly define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy tactical and test systems.
• Perform analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Communicate directly with customers and users to understand needs and drive cross‑functional technical issues/challenges to closure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience defining new solutions with new and existing technologies, creating loosely coupled system solutions which promote rapid evolution and re‑deployment.
• Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions.
• Mathematical and communication skills to understand what system users and testers need to make decisions and do assessments rapidly and accurately.
• Understanding of presentation/visualization methods to communicate and understand results.
• Understanding of System Engineering and Software Engineering best practices; ability to communicate with customer Subject Matter Experts and understand their processes and designs.
• Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected.
• Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V‑Model.
• Ability to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of modern AESA or DBF radar designs, distributed kill chains and combat systems, and management of distributed data for decision making.
• Ability to create Agentic AI workflows and LLM prompts to accelerate turning data into decisions, accelerate system design, and facilitate rapid trade studies and product decisions.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML.
• Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering).
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.
• Experience developing or testing large, complex systems.
• Experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, MATLAB or other languages.
• Systems Engineering experience with system integration, verification, and validation testing.
• Experience designing and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW solutions.
• Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies.
• Experience with data visualization and presentation. Understanding of data instrumentation and data reduction techniques to use data to communicate system performance.
• Experience and proficiency with Requirements Management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience identifying and describing software interfaces.
• Ability to perform concurrent assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team‑centric execution and coordination skills.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. It may vary based on experience, skills, and education.

Job Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization‑Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.