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Applied Technology & Network Integration Engineer (Norfolk)

Ironclad Defense WorksNorfolk, VA, United States

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Applied Technology & Network Integration Engineer Onsite At NATO Act Norfolk

Location : HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA

Position Type : Full-time, Onsite

Clearance Requirement : Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance

Role Overview

Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is hiring Applied Technology Engineers and Network & Systems Integration Engineers to support NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA. These roles drive hands-on innovation by building, integrating, and securing advanced technology solutions that enhance NATO's experimentation, exercises, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Applied Technology Engineering

Deliver hardware and integrated solutions across robotics, IoT, autonomous systems, radio links, and sensing
Prototype and fabricate electronic and electromechanical components (3D printing, soldering, PCB design)
Integrate electronics with software and networks to ensure resilient, secure system behavior
Apply AI on the edge, machine vision, and advanced sensor integration in practical use cases
Document solutions in technical manuals and Confluence, collaborate with software developers and operators, and apply Agile / Design Thinking in prototyping

Network & Systems Integration Engineering

Provide networking and IT services for NATO exercises and innovation events

Design, configure, and deploy resilient on-prem networking solutions integrated with virtualization and containerized workloads (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Docker, Kubernetes)

Administer Linux and Windows systems ensuring interoperability with NATO infrastructure

Implement networking security measures (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, encryption including TLS / PKI)

Document networking and infrastructure baselines, and support cross-functional collaboration across software, systems, and operations teams

Required Qualifications

Relevant degree in Electronics Engineering, IT, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Networking

Professional experience in robotics, IoT, automation platforms, or advanced sensing solutions

Experience with network design, administration, and virtualization environments

Strong skills in prototyping / fabrication or containerization / orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Fluent English (oral and written)

Citizenship of a NATO member nation

Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) clearance

Desired Skills

Familiarity with Agile and Design Thinking methods

Experience supporting NATO innovation or defense-related environments

Ability to travel up to 30 days per year in support of NATO requirements

Application Instructions

Apply directly through the posted job ad and link. Candidates may also send a cover letter and NATO-format forward rsum, highlighting all NATO-related experience, to : jobs@idw.inc

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