Hiring: Engineering Technical Lead - JobID-0293 Company: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:10:27 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Defense Industry, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, Python, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •7 years’ experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD. •Minimum 7 years’ experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD. Required Skills: •Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Engineering Technical Lead to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our San Diego, CA location. •The Engineering Technical Lead is a highly technical engineer with the ability to drive and manage a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused test and experimentation team. This role requires deep experience designing, testing, integrating, deploying, and operating complex software and hardware systems in mission-critical environments. •Develop structured, scalable hardware and software system designs that balance performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability. •Lead the deployment, installation, configuration, and operational support of complex software and hardware systems supporting DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system, network, software, and integration issues during live test and experimentation events. •Analyze customer feedback, research findings, and performance trends to inform design direction and enhance system effectiveness. Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable assessments against requirements, including recommendations for corrective actions. •Develop and manage Program Quality and Cost Management Plans to ensure consistent standards, financial discipline, and schedule alignment. Integrate individual project schedules into a cohesive program schedule, define interdependencies, anticipate delays, and implement mitigation strategies. Qualifications: •All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. •This is a fully on-site position, based out of our San Diego, CA location. Compensation: •$135,000 - $273,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!