170a - BraveTech EU - Project Officer AI & Emerging Technologies

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Head of Technology Programmes Unit, the jobholder will be responsible for/contribute to the following activities:
 

BraveTech EU

• refine BraveTech EU technology challenges, with particular focus on AI and Software-Defined Defence;
• support the preparation of experimentation plans and technology challenge campaigns;
• contribute to the development of assessment criteria and evaluation methodologies for participating innovators and start-ups;
• identify opportunities for transition of BraveTech EU outcomes into wider EDA technology activities.
   

Research & CapTech Synchronisation -  AI and Emerging Technologies

• ensure that innovation trends and operational feedback from BraveTech EU are translated into coherent input for TPU activities and priorities;
• support the synchronisation of the 15 CapTechs, their Strategic Research and Innovation Agendas (SRIAs), Technology Building Blocks (TBBs), Action Plans and related technology roadmaps;
• act as the TPU focal point for technology roadmapping contributions to OSRA, especially with regard to AI and emerging technologies;
  contribute to capability-driven and technology-driven R&T initiatives and activities;
• provide technology analysis, briefing notes and strategic recommendations on AI and emerging technologies relevant to defence.

Cross-cutting responsibilities
 

• prepare briefing notes, reports and management information;
• contribute to project assessments and lessons-learned activities;
• undertake additional tasks as required in the interest of the service.

Duties may evolve according to the development of EDA’s structure and activities and the decisions of EDA management.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A. Essential

Only applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed.

(1) Professional

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• a university degree (or equivalent academic degree) in one of the following or similar fields: computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics/robotics, telecommunications, information technology;
• at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience acquired after the award of the qualification required as a condition of eligibility;
• proven experience in the defence domain, particularly in research and technology, capability development or innovation, together with practical experience in AI related technology activities;
• proven experience in the preparation, coordination and conduct of technology experimentation involving non-traditional defence players;
• proven experience in technology roadmapping and the development or coordination of research and innovation priorities;
• proven experience in the dissemination and exploitation of defence research project results;
• good knowledge of the European defence cooperation environment, related policies, European Research and Technology programmes and funding frameworks, including the role and activities of EDA;
• very good command of written and oral English.
   

(2) Personal

All staff must be able to fit into the Agency's way of working (see para. 2). Other attributes important for this post include:

• strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage parallel activities and meet deadlines;
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multinational environment;
• ability to coordinate technical processes effectively while respecting the roles and responsibilities of subject-matter experts;
• strong analytical skills and ability to identify links across policy, capability, research and innovation activities;
• sound judgement and discretion, including the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately;
• flexibility, service orientation and genuine commitment to the Agency’s objectives.

B. Desirable

The following will be considered an advantage:

• hold a (recognised) project management qualification;
• proven record in cooperation with military stakeholders;
• proven experience in handling classified information.