RF Signal Processing Engineer - Innovative Defense Tech

MITRE; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks an Associate Signal Processing Engineer to advance RF capabilities for U.S. Government sponsors. This role applies RF system fundamentals to model and simulate environments and to develop resilient communications and sensing technologies.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience in digital signal processing, wireless communications, and ML/data science, plus the ability to obtain a TS clearance. Hybrid work location supports collaboration and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or C++ or other tools or languages.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret security clearance.
• Expertise in signal processing, digital communications, receiver design, machine learning, system performance analysis, or RF system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Model and simulate RF environments and develop signal processing algorithms.
• Evaluate MIMO schemes for throughput, interference mitigation, and reliability.
• Lead development and evaluation of AI-enhanced signal processing and sensing techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project proposals and sponsorships.
• Translate standards into effective modeling and simulation and inform decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Ability to obtain TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

MITRE seeks an Associate Signal Processing Engineer to advance RF capabilities for U.S. Government sponsors. This role applies RF system fundamentals to model and simulate environments and to develop resilient communications and sensing technologies.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience in digital signal processing, wireless communications, and ML/data science, plus the ability to obtain a TS clearance. Hybrid work location supports collaboration and mission impact.