Lead RF Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a strategic-minded, technically skilled, and operationally focused Systems Engineer with experience in Radio Frequency (RF) systems, wireless communications, sensor integration, embedded hardware design, and tactical communications technologies to support the Technical Collections and Communications Program Office within Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO TIS). In this role, you will help shape and expand a growing portfolio that advances resilient communications, technical collection capabilities, and integrated sensing technologies while reinforcing MITRE's role as a trusted, objective partner advancing mission success for USSOCOM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the discovery, evaluation, integration, testing, and operational assessment of RF-enabled technologies that enhance Special Operations Forces' ability to detect, identify, track, and locate hostile forces while enabling resilient transport and dissemination of tactical video, sensor, and communications data in contested and denied environments.
• Collaborate with USSOCOM stakeholders, including PEO TIS, operational units, and industry to evaluate emerging RF technologies, identify capability gaps, and develop interoperable solutions that improve hostile force tracking, tactical video dissemination, sensor integration, and resilient wireless communications.
• Support systems integration, engineering analyses, laboratory demonstrations, operational experimentation, and technical evaluations of government and commercial technologies.
• Develop test objectives, participate in laboratory and field integration activities, analyze system performance, and provide engineering recommendations that improve interoperability, operational effectiveness, and acquisition decisions.
• Support requirements development, architecture analysis, engineering trade studies, technical reviews, configuration management, and technology assessments related to RF systems, tactical video, wireless communications, and sensor integration.
• Develop technical reports and After-Action Reports (AARs) following integration events and operational demonstrations, and provide recommendations to improve system performance, resilience, and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

Selected candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Domain/Technical Competence: Strong familiarity in one or more of the following areas: Radio Frequency Systems Engineering, Wireless Communications, Tactical Video Systems, Sensor Integration, Systems Integration and Verification, Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems of Systems Engineering, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Embedded Hardware Design, or ISR Systems.
• Leadership: Ability to partner closely with the SOF TCC program team to provide trusted technical advice, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop engineering solutions that support SOF operational missions while ensuring technical efforts align with MITRE's mission and FFRDC responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to partner with both senior military leaders and action officers to identify tactical, operational, and strategic challenges; and communicate task goals and impacts clearly and effectively.
• Collaboration: A commitment to developing a robust network across MITRE and the broader professional community. You will leverage MITRE MTE, MITRE Platforms, and other internal capabilities to provide FFRDC-differentiated value to the sponsor, while disseminating technical products and lessons learned back across the MITRE enterprise.
• Senior Engagements: Comfort and professionalism when engaging with senior military leaders, engineers, and commercial executives.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or 3 years with a PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in systems engineering supporting RF systems, wireless communications, sensor integration, ISR systems, tactical communications, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, or operational test and evaluation activities.
• Familiarity with RF communications, spectrum management, antenna systems, RF propagation, wireless networking, or software-defined radio technologies.
• Ability to analyze technical data and provide clear, structured findings and recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, particularly in Tactical Communications and SATCOM.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, Cameo).
• Experience with integration and test events in operational or field environments.
• Knowledge of software autonomy architectures, interoperability frameworks, or distributed systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools for performance and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes, engineering change proposals, and technical reviews.
• Understanding of cybersecurity/information assurance principles and documentation.
• Experience supporting Special Operations or tactical communication systems.
• Ability to synthesize user feedback and operational observations into actionable insights.

Pay

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual

Schedule

Work Location Type: Onsite