Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. The Enabling Technology Department (N411), part of the Collection and Tasking Division within the MITRE Intelligence Center, applies broad Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Law Enforcement expertise, and a deep understanding of operational tradecraft as well as our sponsors' intelligence collection challenges, to develop and advance innovative human and technical solutions which enable present and future multi-int collection management from tactical to enterprise levels, and to shape and grow the future MITRE intelligence workforce through intentional talent development. Whether enabling technology for customer- or discipline-specific systems, better integration of National and theater collection, fully orchestrated all-discipline, all-domain collection, or enabling career excellence for intelligence professionals, we are ready to engage with the complex intelligence collection challenges facing our nation. Roles and Responsibilities: * Plan, conduct and/or contribute to the design, manufacture, installation, test and evaluation, and/or maintenance of a wide range of RF systems (e.g. antennas, receivers, signal processing systems) and related electrical and control systems and devices.
* Plan, conduct and/or contribute to related RF research and development efforts supporting a classified sponsor across multiple associated tasks.
* Work closely and collaboratively with government, other government contractors, and MITRE staff to develop effective technical solutions to advanced and challenging problems in the RF domain.
* Deliver technical advice and guidance on Sponsor RF communications systems to deliver high-impact research and development solutions in support of classified DoD and IC missions. Minimum Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and willingness to work full-time onsite in secure government workspaces
* Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline with minimum of 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Recent experience applying RF engineering principles to conduct system performance analysis focused on communication components operating in multiple segments of the electromagnetic spectrum.
* Recent experience analyzing signal processing and communications signal constraints.
* Recent experience performing link budget analyses, trade space analysis, and related technical analytic techniques to support communications systems development and integration. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline with minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Candidates with a Doctoral degree who can immediately contribute will be considered regardless of work experience.
* 8 or more years of RF engineering experience, including any of the following:
* Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology, to include design and implementation;
* SNR, interference, and/or error budget analysis;
* intersystem and/or intrasystem signal processing analysis;
* RF spectrum engineering;
* RF systems planning, engineering, testing and measurement;
* RF systems prototyping.
* Familiarity with geolocation algorithms and/or geolocation/direction finding systems.
* Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, C, Java, Perl) supporting technical analysis and control.
* Broad knowledge of DoD and intelligence community organizations, missions, operations, and processes.
* Recent experience/domain expertise working and collaborating closely with DoD and IC customers.
* Skills and commitment to building, contributing to, and sustaining high-performance teams, achieving team goals, growing trust, and collaboration.
* Must be a self-starter with creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities, able to function within an ambiguous and dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Effective in interacting with technical staff, analysts, and operators ranging from junior-level contributors to the most senior leaders in the government. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph Work Location Type:
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