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Advanced Concepts Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies
$90,000.00 - $184,000.00 / yr
paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
2750 Womble Road (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2026
About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Advanced Concepts Engineer to be based out of one of IDT's offices. This person will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers by working with and developing cutting edge technology to solve customer problems. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The selected Advanced Concepts Engineer will be responsible to turn customer's goals and needs into solutions. The Advanced Concepts Engineer possesses the background and skills to apply cutting edge technologies to new problems to rapidly define options and communicate both with customers and IDT designers. This Engineer will work with product teams to develop and deploy solutions, and continuously revise and improve those solutions with evolving capabilities and user feedback. The ideal candidate will have skills applicable to distributed systems, cloud-based deployment, test and evaluation in digital environments, and applying Agentic AI or LLM solutions to novel problems. A strong familiarity with presentation/visualization methods to communicate and understand results is ideal. The candidate will learn IDT's technologies and how to apply them to Customer products to accelerate the pace of development, test, deployment, and in-service upgrade. *Clearance & Location Requirements:* *All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.* *This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in the office, based out of our Arlington, VA, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA location.* Department Engineering Employment Type Full Time Location San Diego, CA Address 2750 Womble Road, San Diego, Suite 200, California, 92106 Open in Google Maps Workplace type Hybrid Compensation $90,000 - $184,000 / year Key Responsibilities What You Will Do: Develop test/data algorithms for reducing instrumentation and data streams to meaningful quantification of system actions, behaviors, and outcomes Architect System-of-System solutions from IDT's integration technologies to provide novel solutions to rapidly evolving problem spaces Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in-service and next generation complex software systems Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to rapidly define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy tactical and test systems Perform analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions Communicate directly with customer and users to understand need and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges to closure Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Who You Are (Required): Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full-time professional experience 3-5+ years of relevant experience Experience defining new solutions with new and existing technologies, creating loosely coupled system solutions which promote rapid evolution and re-deployment Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions Mathematical and communication skills to understand whatsystem users and testers need to make decisions and do assessments rapidly and accurately Understanding of System Engineering and Software Engineering best practices. Ability to communicate with customer Subject Matter Experts and understand their processes and designs. Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes to determine if exhibited Behavior is expected Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V-Model Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility Ability to travel approximately 10% What Makes You Stand Out: Knowledge of modern AESA or DBF radar designs, distributed Kill Chains and Combat System, and management of distributed data for decision making Ability to create Agentic AI workflows and LLM prompts to accelerate turning data into decisions, accelerate system design, and facilitate rapid trade studies and product decisions Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g. Software Engineering) Familiarity with Agile development processes Experience developing or testing large, complex systems Experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, MATLAB or other languages Systems Engineering experience with system integration, verification, and validation testing Experience designing and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies Experience with data visualization and presentation. Understanding of data instrumentation and data reduction techniques to use data to communicate system performance Experience and proficiency with Requirements Management tools (e.g. DOORS) Experience identifying and describing software interfaces Ability to perform concurrent assignments and adapt to changing priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong Team-centric execution and coordination skills If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. *Pay Range:** $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the "pay scale" or "pay range" associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. Job Benefits Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):* IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: Generous benefits package Competitive PTO Paid holidays 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month) Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program Professional Development Resources Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events Annual Employee Recognition Awards Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. About Innovative Defense Technologies Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions. Apply Now