AI Solutions Requirements Engineer

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 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004977

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning, customer surveys, and review existing requirements for potential alignment and optimisation
• Collaborate with stakeholders and end users to understand requirements for advanced analytics and AI tools.
• Analyse near- and long-term AI opportunities with clear operational value for space-based ISR workflows.
• Recommend methods to strengthen data collection and management to enhance space-based intelligence workflows
• Advise on integrating AI solutions into programs such as Intelligence CPPs, APSS, SINBAD, and other related initiatives.
• Perform a review of emerging AI technologies and recommend applications for NATO's ISR capabilities.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Exceptionally, candidates without a university degree may qualify if they possess significant expertise (minimum 3 years) relevant to the role and duties.
• 5+ years requirements/systems engineering for complex systems in defence or industry
• At least 2 years' experience in writing AI-related requirement documents.
• Proven delivery in secure or regulated environments; collaboration with multi-stakeholder, multinational teams.
• Experience aligning solutions with programmes.
• In depth understanding of AI workflows and systems integration of analytical tools.
• Applied understanding of image-based AI (computer vision) to elicit and specify testable requirements.

Education

• A nationally recognized or certified university degree in computer science, system engineering, or a related field.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Proven ability to facilitate ideation/workshops, prototype concepts, and convert ambiguous needs into clear, testable requirements and actionable roadmaps.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into operational requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project coordination and organization, including timeline and priority management.

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance