National Security Communications Engineer

MITRE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking a skilled engineer for its National Security Sector in a role requiring on-site work in the San Diego area. The position focuses on communications engineering, systems architecture, and software principles across geographically dispersed teams to solve national security challenges.

Candidates should have 8+ years of related experience with relevant degrees or a PhD with 3+ years, and must hold a Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree, or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent.
• Possess active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Familiarity with Link-16 and Link-22 network designs and configurations
• Familiarity with product lifecycle, trade studies, requirements, and interface definitions
• Familiarity with tactical data link interfaces into shore-based, terrestrial networks.
• Strong communication (verbal, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex communications, networking and data link systems and provide recommendations to US Naval sponsors.
• Defining capability and interoperability gaps, overlaps, opportunities, and constraints.
• Work in partnership with multiple stakeholders to develop optimal solutions accounting for various perspective and variables.

Skills

Clearance

Engineering

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD with 3 years’ experience

Job description

MITRE is seeking a skilled engineer for its National Security Sector in a role requiring on-site work in the San Diego area. The position focuses on communications engineering, systems architecture, and software principles across geographically dispersed teams to solve national security challenges.

Candidates should have 8+ years of related experience with relevant degrees or a PhD with 3+ years, and must hold a Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.