Technology Architect Fellow

IQT (In-Q-Tel)

. Assess the competitive landscape in a given technical field and meet with companies offering leading technologies .

Posted 10/13/2026internshipMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and assessing technologies relevant to the Intelligence and Defense Community, with strong capabilities in technical writing and presenting complex subjects to diverse audiences. Engages effectively with partners and stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle and supports the development of technical assessment reports.

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Technical WritingProposal WritingTechnology AssessmentMarket SurveyingU.S. Citizenship

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Hard Skills

Technical AssessmentTechnology EvaluationEngineering DegreeScience DegreeStartup Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsPresentation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Intelligence CommunityDefense CommunityVenture-Backed StartupsTechnical DiscussionsSolution Piloting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the competitive landscape in a given technical field and meet with companies offering leading technologies
Evaluate technologies for their impact and relevance to IQT partners’ missions
Support development of technical assessment reports and statements of work
Work with partners and potential partners on technical issues
Work with agency users and support solution piloting
Participate in oversight of work programs of IQT portfolio companies
Work with internal teams to support the investment lifecycle
Lead or contribute to market surveys in key technology areas
Engage with IQT mission teams to understand Intelligence and Defense Community partner needs and survey commercial technologies for potential solutions
Participate in technical discussions with startup companies and support technical vetting and due diligence for potential investments
Host or support demos of portfolio or pipeline company technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual reasons
Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages
Interest in entrepreneurship and general awareness of technology trends in venture-backed startup companies
Candidate for a graduate degree in an engineering or science discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, chemistry, or physics
Comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to technical and nontechnical audiences
Prior work experience at a startup, government, or industry preferred
Strong writing skills
Experience in technical writing and proposal writing preferred
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions