Associate Wireless Security Engineer

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Massachusetts is hiring engineers focusing on embedded wireless systems to support national-security research and development projects. Candidates must hold a BS in engineering or CS and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Rust for embedded systems is required, along with strong communication skills. Preferred applicants include MS or PhD holders with knowledge of software-defined radio, networking, cryptography, and system security assessment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, CS, or similar field with less than 1 year of related experience.
• Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Rust for PCs and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with foundational communications, networking, and/or signal processing concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new approaches and countermeasures for emerging security threats to wireless systems.
• Design and build prototypes to demonstrate advanced capabilities.
• Perform hands-on functional and security assessments of wireless systems and implementations.
• Develop software for interfacing with and controlling lab equipment for data collection, measurement, and analysis.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Rust

Networking concepts

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, CS, or similar

MS or PhD in EE/CS preferred

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

MITRE’s Electronic Systems Security department is seeking to hire talented and creative engineers with a focus on embedded wireless systems and protocols to support advanced research and development projects of national significance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Engineers in this role will develop and apply their technical expertise to:

• Research and develop new approaches and countermeasures for emerging security threats to wireless systems
• Design and build prototypes to demonstrate advanced capabilities
• Perform hands-on functional and security assessments of wireless systems and implementations
• Develop software for interfacing with and controlling lab equipment for data collection, measurement, and analysis
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field with less than 1 year of related experience
• Must be US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with software design in languages such as Python, C/C++, or Rust for PCs and embedded systems
• Familiarity with foundational communications, networking, and/or signal processing concepts
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
• Familiarity and/or experience with one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Software development practices including design and code reviews, testing and regression, revision control, and user documentation
  • Software-defined radio usage
  • Networking and/or wireless communications protocol stack(s)
  • Cryptography and security concepts such as key-agreement protocols, authentication, encryption, etc.
  • System security assessment: e.g., protocol reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery/assessment
  • AI model development / training

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:

$89,200 - $111,500 - $133,800 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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