Applied Technology Engineer

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change : driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are : providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver hardware and integrated technology solutions to support small-scale innovation projects in domains such as robotics, autonomous systems, IoT, radio links, and sensing.
• Support operational use of these solutions in experimentation and contribute to rapid adoption of new technologies in military contexts.
• Design and prototype electronic and electromechanical components using 3D printing, PCB design, soldering, and related fabrication methods.
• Integrate electronics with software and networks, ensuring secure and resilient system behavior.
• Apply knowledge of AI on the edge, machine vision, and advanced sensors to practical solutions.
• Document solutions in clear technical documentation, user / admin guides, and step-by step instructions in platforms such as Confluence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers and operational users, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain awareness of technology trends (robotics, IoT, AI, sensing, automation) and evaluate applicability to NATO missions.
• Employ Agile, Design Thinking, and iterative prototyping methods to explore and validate innovative concepts.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the COTR related to innovation support.
• As directed by the COTR, travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.

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