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Innovative Defense Technologies is a US defense technology company based in Arlington, Virginia, that provides cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems of the US Department of Defense. It builds a hybrid-cloud software-as-a-service platform for developing and testing tactical systems, supports Navy programs including Aegis and undersea warfare, and has engineering offices in Arlington and Fall River, Massachusetts. It hires software, DevOps and frontend engineers, AI solutions engineers and subject matter experts, cybersecurity and network engineers, tactical systems engineers and program managers, many requiring security clearances.

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Engineering Technical Lead to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

The Engineering Technical Lead is a highly technical engineer with the ability to drive and manage a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused test and experimentation team. This role requires deep experience designing, testing, integrating, deploying, and operating complex software and hardware systems in mission-critical environments.

The Engineering Technical Lead will lead a team to design, architect, deliver, and integrate complex DoD software and hardware systems onboard ships and Navy assets on time and on budget. They will be expected to lead test execution efforts in the field, interface directly with senior warfighters and government sponsors, and drive resolution of complex integration and operational issues during delivery and test events. This role is hands-on, highly technical, and requires strong judgment, adaptability, and technical leadership in high-visibility environments.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

  • All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
  • This is a fully on-site position, based out of our San Diego, CA location.
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