Job Details

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: ...@idw.inc