In-Q-Tel
Technology Architect Hardware
McLean, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
In-Q-Tel is hiring a Technology Architect Hardware on a full-time basis. This is a role based in McLean, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- In-Q-Tel
- Location
- McLean, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what In-Q-Tel publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
In-Q-Tel is an Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. EOE/M/F/disability/vets
Technology Architect Hardware
US-VA-McLean
Job ID: 2026-1449
# of Openings: 2
Category: Technology Consulting
IQT
Overview
This position will work closely with IQT’s government partners to understand their technology challenges and use their mastery of technology to investigate and recommend solutions from the venture-backed startup ecosystem, both for immediate mission needs and long-term readiness. The Technology Architect team is responsible for identifying and executing investments in technology areas including (but not limited to) robotics, unmanned systems (across domains), space technology, power, energy, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and sensors. This position will guide the technical aspects of an investment to ensure that IQT delivers effective and compelling solutions to our Intelligence Community/Department of Defense government partners.
Responsibilities
- Identifies new technology areas for investment and provides technical diligence on multiple complimentary investments in that technology area.
- Develop and negotiation of Statements of Work contracts between IQT and start-up companies.
- Provides thought leadership in one or more areas of subject matter expertise.
- Leverages technical/market experience and understanding of government partner use cases to identify new topics for, and oversee development of, technical engagement strategies across short- and long-term development horizons.
- Provide technical oversight on work programs; performs assessments of work program deliverables. Identifies and communicates paths for resolution of issues on work programs to key stakeholders and IQT Leadership.
- Oversee development of technology architecture and solutions to address problems faced by IQT’s government partners
- Coordinates with customers on technology adoption strategy in development of multiple work programs in a government partner mission area.
Qualifications
Minimal Qualifications:
- Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Candidates with active top-secret clearance preferred; at a minimum, candidate must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years professional experience with some portion of that time overseeing a technology development effort in a business and/or intelligence environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in space technology.
- Previous experience negotiating milestone-based Statements of Work contracts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields: Space systems, robotics, unmanned systems, power, energy, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and sensors.
- Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages.
- Capable of analyzing complex problems including identifying root cause issues, generating a concise summary of analysis; and presenting recommendations for non-technical audiences.
- Startup or entrepreneurial experience and proven ability to thrive in a non-traditional, entrepreneurial environment.
- Comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong writer: experience in both technical writing and proposal/contract 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.
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