Innovation Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Job summary

Avalore is seeking an Innovation Engineer to scout and integrate cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI technologies for the WDP platform. You will build strategic partnerships with industry and academia, and guide vendor engineers to meet security and technical standards.

The role demands strong English communication, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional travel up to 10% in the United States.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with partners and vendors.
• Demonstrated self-starter who can drive initiatives.
• Professional English communications required.

Responsibilities

• Scout and evaluate cutting-edge tech to infuse into the platform.
• Build strategic relationships with industry partners, academia, and open-source communities.
• Coordinate hands-on integration and ensure security standards with vendor engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Innovation Engineer will serve as the WDP's technology scout and lead integrator, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and infusing cutting-edge capabilities into the platform. This person will build and foster strategic relationships with industry partners, academia, and the open-source community to continuously analyze the latest advances in data, analytic, and AI technologies. They will be responsible for the hands-on technical work of preparing, securing, and integrating selected third-party tools and services into the WDP ecosystem. The Innovation Engineer will also act as a technical liaison, assisting and guiding vendor engineers to ensure their products meet the WDP's rigorous technical and security standards. The primary objective of this role is to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class capabilities to the warfighter by ensuring the WDP remains at the forefront of technology.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
  • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate the computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.