TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER

TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role focuses on delivering hardware and integrated technology solutions to support small-scale innovation projects in areas such as robotics, autonomous systems, IoT, and sensing. The position involves hands-on prototyping and integration of electronic and electromechanical systems, including PCB design, 3D printing, and secure system integration. The candidate will support the operational deployment of these solutions in experimental and military contexts, contributing to the rapid adoption of emerging technologies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver hardware and integrated technology solutions to support small-scale innovation projects in domains such as robotics, autonomous systems, IoT, radio links, and sensing.
• Support operational use of these solutions in experimentation and contribute to rapid adoption of new technologies in military contexts.
• Design and prototype electronic and electromechanical components using 3D printing, PCB design, soldering, and related fabrication methods.
• Integrate electronics with software and networks, ensuring secure and resilient system behavior.
• Apply knowledge of AI on the edge, machine vision, and advanced sensors to practical solutions.
• Document solutions in clear technical documentation, user / admin guides, and step by step instructions in platforms such as Confluence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers and operational users, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain awareness of technology trends (robotics, IoT, AI, sensing, automation) and evaluate applicability to NATO missions.
• Employ Agile, Design Thinking, and iterative prototyping methods to explore and validate innovative concepts.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the COTR related to innovation support.
• As directed by the COTR, travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO's boundaries for up to 30 days per year. The contractor shall be responsible for completing a Contractor Travel Request Form and following the ACT Financial Manual Chapter 24 - Contractor Travel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short / long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP / EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and / or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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