Principal Spectrum Systems Engineer (Mission Driven Integration)

About the role

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 are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges and supporting combatant command missions.

Responsibilities

• Support combatant command missions and partner with senior Combatant Command sponsors
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and explain advanced electromagnetic spectrum engineering concepts to senior leaders with limited or no technical background
• Apply advanced analytic techniques such as agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, predictive modeling, mathematical modeling, machine learning, optimization, statistics, novel visualization, parametric and Bayesian analysis, and various types of simulation to solve the nation’s toughest problems
• Architect and implement technical solutions, research emerging technologies, develop strategies and policies for implementation, and have a direct impact on the sponsor mission
• Propose innovative solutions to DoW sponsors

Requirements

• Typical requirements include a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or 5 years and a PhDBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Computer Science, or related fields.
• Ability to lead and define MITRE work in partnership with sponsors, MITRE project leadership, and department leadership
• Experience with operational and/or technical applications of the electromagnetic spectrum
• Experience using tools and techniques for operations research, mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead cross-functional teams in delivering sponsor products, including product definition, technical analysis, and quality assurance
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or 5 years and a PhDBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Computer Science, or related fields.
• Eight years of related technical experience and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: DoW operational experience in an electromagnetic spectrum-related discipline, electromagnetic battle management, joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, spectrum management, RF engineering, current- and future-state analysis, and establishing and strengthening relationships with senior/executive-level sponsors, industry partners, and peer organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead cross-functional teams in delivering sponsor products, including product definition, technical analysis, and quality assurance
• Familiarity and experience with modern programming languages, modeling tools, and/or simulation, optimization, or business intelligence platforms, such as RStudio, MATLAB, Python, Java, AFSIM, Cameo, SimPy, SAS, or Tableau
• Proven ability to establish and strengthen relationships with senior/executive-level sponsors, industry partners, and peer organizations as an influential ally

Skills

• Systems engineering skills, including requirements analysis, architecture analysis and development, and process engineering
• Ability to analyze data and engineering solutions, develop data-driven and actionable recommendations, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and leveraging operational knowledge to analyze requirements, address challenges, and apply sound technology solutions that benefit the sponsor mission

Benefits

MITRE offers competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

Pay

$173,200 - $216,500 - $259,800

Schedule

Onsite