Senior Systems Engineer - Prototyping & GovTech

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group is seeking an Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team addressing national security problems. You'll design and build prototypes and provide hands-on systems engineering support to IQT’s portfolio of startup companies adapting commercial tech for government use.

We use a hands-on, rapid-prototyping approach with open-source software/hardware. You will work across hardware and software in all project phases, from concept to customer engagement, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, hardware/software integration, or related technical roles.
• Ability to manage projects with limited oversight and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical systems engineering on projects across IQT Engineering, managing project scope, technical risk, and schedule.
• Rapidly develop hardware and software proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate feasibility and inform technology decisions.
• Perform systems integration across hardware, software, and network domains, including single board computers, microcontrollers, and communication systems.
• Design, execute, and analyze integration and test activities including bench testing, laboratory validation, and field evaluations.
• Manage technical and schedule risk across projects, identifying mitigation strategies and working with colleagues to minimize overall program risk.
• Develop technical documentation, test reports, and briefing materials for internal and customer audiences.
• Present technical findings via customer briefings, blog posts, conference presentations, and publications, as appropriate.
• Interface with government customers, technical partners, and portfolio companies to understand requirements and demonstrate capabilities.
• Use generative AI tools to efficiently perform the above tasks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware/software integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group is seeking an Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team addressing national security problems. You'll design and build prototypes and provide hands-on systems engineering support to IQT’s portfolio of startup companies adapting commercial tech for government use.

We use a hands-on, rapid-prototyping approach with open-source software/hardware. You will work across hardware and software in all project phases, from concept to customer engagement, including