Senior Communications Engineer — National Security

MITRE; Chase City (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in the United States (Virginia/Chase City area) seeks an experienced communications engineer for the National Security Sector to contribute to DoD and allied programs. You will apply advanced engineering, architecture, and software principles with dispersed teams to deliver mission-focused solutions.

The role requires an active security clearance (Secret/TS/SCI) and a willingness to work on-site several days per week, supporting cross-agency collaborations and national security objectives.

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 combination of related education and work experience.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, software languages, platforms, and systems
• Strong communication (verbal, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills to interact with technical peers and government sponsors
• 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 coordination

Strong communication

Independent learner

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

MITRE in the United States (Virginia/Chase City area) seeks an experienced communications engineer for the National Security Sector to contribute to DoD and allied programs. You will apply advanced engineering, architecture, and software principles with dispersed teams to deliver mission-focused solutions.

The role requires an active security clearance (Secret/TS/SCI) and a willingness to work on-site several days per week, supporting cross-agency collaborations and national security objectives.