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MITRE is seeking a RF Spectrum Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple spectrum sharing and testing activities in support of government efforts to more effectively utilize the electromagnetic environment. This position is focused on evaluating spectrum coexistence, compatibility, interference risk, and operational performance across diverse RF systems, platforms, and networks.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing and leading testing and evaluation efforts in RF engineering and spectrum analysis and will more broadly require familiarity with best practices in areas such as systems engineering and spectrum management. This role will lead studies and engineering evaluations involving commercial and government systems, with emphasis on understanding how systems interact in complex spectrum environments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 5 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
A technical background in at least 1 fundamental signal processing domain such as:
system performance analysis, RF laboratory testing
detection and estimation theory
electromagnetics and antenna design
waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory
stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization
receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development
advanced wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth
Strong background in test, evaluation, and analysis of RF systems
Strong background in analysis, modeling, and simulation of RF systems
Experience in analytical software development languages such as MATLAB or Python
Experience assessing commercial and government wireless systems in varied spectrum environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation development.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Per the U.S. Governments eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$156,400 - $195,500 - $234,600 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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