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Technology Architect Fellow

In-Q-Tel, Inc.

McLean, VA · HybridFellowship$50–60/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$50–60/hr
Location
McLean, VAHybrid
Role Type
Fellowship
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

This is a 12-week summer fellowship with In-Q-Tel’s Technical Architect team. The fellow supports technology assessments and investment work for Intelligence and Defense Community partners, spanning areas such as cyber, AI, unmanned systems, communications, microelectronics, space technologies, biology, and quantum. The role also supports mission needs, technical vetting, solution piloting, and the investment lifecycle.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technology AssessmentTechnology EvaluationTechnical WritingProposal WritingPresentation SkillsWritingTechnology Trend AwarenessEntrepreneurship

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipGraduate Degree CandidateEngineering or Science DisciplineStartup, Government, or Industry Experience

Full job description

Compensation

$50 - $60 per hour. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Location Classification

Hybrid - In Office & Teleworking

Overview

This is a 12-week summer fellowship (internship) with the Technical Architect team . This team is responsible for identifying and executing investments on behalf of our partners in the Intelligence & Defense c ommunit ies in wide variety of technology areas , including cyber, AI, unmanned systems, sensors and subsystems, communications, microelectronics, space technologies, biology, quantum, and more. This intern will have an opportunity to support the In-Q-Tel in delivering mission impact to our partners in the Intelligence Community and supporting the National Security mission.

Applications will start being reviewed in November

Responsibilities

  • Assesses the competitive landscape  in a given  technical field and meets with companies that offer the best technologies.

  • Evaluates technologies for their impact and relevance for the IQT’s partners’ missions.

  • Supports the development of technical assessment reports and statements of work.

  • Works with partners and potential partners on technical issues.

  • Works with agency users and supports solution piloting.

  • Participates in the oversight of work programs of IQT’s portfolio companies.

  • Works with internal teams as directed to support the investment lifecycle.

Anticipated Projects:

  • Lead or contribute to a market survey in a key technology area such as frontier models, Physical AI , collaborative autonomy, space technology, advanced manufacturing, wireless communications, microelectronics, energy storage , offensive cyber, or more .

  • Engage with IQT mission teams to understand mission needs from Intelligence and Defense Community Partners and survey commercial technologies to identify potential solutions.

  • Participate in technical discussions with startup companies and support the technical vetting and due diligence process for potential investments.

  • Host or support demos of portfolio or pipeline company technologies

Qualifications

  • Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required

  • Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages.

  • Interest in entrepreneurship and general awareness of technology trends in venture-backed startup companies.

  • Candidate for a graduate degree, in an engineering or science discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, chemistry, or physics.

  • Must be comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

  • Prior work experience at a startup, government, or industry preferred.

  • Must be a strong writer. Experience in both technical writing and proposal writing is preferred.

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.

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