Innovation Engineer

Avalore, LLC

$107K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • 0-3 years experience for Junior level; 4-7 years for Journeyman; 8+ years for Senior level, all with Bachelor’s Degree
  • Effective communication skills and a self-starter mindset
  • Professional proficiency in English required
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the WDP's technology scout and lead integrator
  • Identify, evaluate, and integrate new data, analytic, and AI technologies
  • Build and foster relationships with industry partners, academia, and open-source communities
  • Analyze advances in technology to enhance the WDP ecosystem
  • Prepare, secure, and integrate selected third-party tools and services
  • Act as a technical liaison for vendor engineers
  • Ensure vendor products meet the WDP's technical and security standards

Benefits

  • Employer contributions to healthcare plan (medical, dental & vision)
  • Retirement plan (401k, IRA) with matching program
  • Life insurance options (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays)
  • Short-term & long-term disability benefits
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
The Innovation Engineer will serve as the WDP's technology scout and lead integrator, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and infusing cutting-edge capabilities into the platform. This person will build and foster strategic relationships with industry partners, academia, and the open-source community to continuously analyze the latest advances in data, analytic, and AI technologies. They will be responsible for the hands-on technical work of preparing, securing, and integrating selected third-party tools and services into the WDP ecosystem. The Innovation Engineer will also act as a technical liaison, assisting and guiding vendor engineers to ensure their products meet the WDP's rigorous technical and security standards. The primary objective of this role is to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class capabilities to the warfighter by ensuring the WDP remains at the forefront of technology.

Requirements

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • We are actively seeking multiple levels:
    • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Work Environment:
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.


Physical Demands:
  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Travel:
  • Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.


Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

  • Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
  • Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.

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