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Tools & Techniques Architecture Exploration Lead Market Researcher

Apogee Engineering


Job Location:

Wright Patterson AFB, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Tools & Techniques Architecture Exploration Lead / Market Researcher.This position will lead technology scouting and market research to identify emerging capabilities and translate mission challenges into structured problem statements.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities
  • Conduct technology scouting and market research in AI/ML microelectronics and digital forensics.
  • Perform discovery interviews and translate challenges into Mission Model Canvases and Opportunity Documents.
  • Facilitate industry engagements assess technical proposals and evaluate partner alignment with mission priorities.
  • Provide analytical and advisory support to assist the Government in prioritizing T2 initiatives and sourcing an adequate quantity of Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME) problems to feed the innovation pipeline
  • Support problem refinement through discovery interviews assist in the creation of Mission Model Canvases (MMCs) Opportunity Documents and problem rubrics and validate problem needs requirements and impact metrics
  • Conduct market research in academic and commercial sectors to identify potential solution providers
  • Conduct Partner Alignment Assessments to review technical alignment and assist the Government in facilitating Partner Validation providing recommendations to allocate resources effectively
  • Assist the Government with engagement with vendors on project proposals ensuring alignment with user needs and maintain project management artifacts including quad charts biweekly meetings project logs
  • Act as the primary point of contact and Virtual Team Session Lead for scheduling and facilitating industry engagements discovery calls and vendor exploration sessions
Qualifications

MinimumExperience:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen
Clearance:TS/SCI
Education/Years of Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in science or engineering.
  • 8 years experience with DoW or similar programs.
  • Strong analytic and communication skills.
  • Experience with innovation pipelines or technology scouting programs.
  • Background in AI/ML microelectronics or digital forensics.

Additional Information
Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote:On-site
Travel:Occasional


Required Experience:

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