Senior C2 Systems Engineer – DoD & SATCOM Expert

Mitre Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking a highly capable systems engineer to translate operational mission requirements into concrete engineering outputs. The role focuses on C2 architectures, SATCOM and HF communications, and rapid modernization concepts in support of PACAF operations.

Candidates should have DoD/DoW sponsor experience, strong communication skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. This onsite position requires a minimum of three days per week at the Honolulu location in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, network communications or related fields.
• 8+ years of related experience or 6 years with a Master’s; or PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizen per security policy.
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational mission requirements based on CONOPS and technologies.
• Translate mission requirements into engineering requirements and capability assessments.
• Contribute to PACAF C2 architecture and CONOPS development for theater-wide mission resiliency.
• Assess SATCOM and HF capabilities for contested environments and recommend improvements.
• Support analysis of DAF C3BM deliveries using systems engineering methods to evaluate tradeoffs.
• Brief findings to senior stakeholders to enable decision-making across organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

DoD/USAF experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/software engineering or network communications

Master’s degree in systems engineering or related field

Job description

MITRE is seeking a highly capable systems engineer to translate operational mission requirements into concrete engineering outputs. The role focuses on C2 architectures, SATCOM and HF communications, and rapid modernization concepts in support of PACAF operations.

Candidates should have DoD/DoW sponsor experience, strong communication skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. This onsite position requires a minimum of three days per week at the Honolulu location in Hawaii.