Senior Embedded Wireless Security Engineer

JobCubby; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking engineers specializing in embedded wireless security to support national-security–relevant research and development projects. You will design prototypes, conduct security assessments, and develop software to control lab equipment, collaborating with academia and industry to advance wireless security.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in EE/CS with 5 years of experience, US citizenship for DoD clearance, and proficiency in Python/C/C++/Rust.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field with 5 years of related experience.
• US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Rust for PCs and embedded systems.
• Experience with wireless communications, networking, and/or signal processing concepts/protocols.
• Experience with software development practices including design and code reviews, testing and regression, revision control, and user documentation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• On-site requirement of 5 days a week.

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
• Shape creative and innovative ideas through internal research and capability development programs to advance wireless security
• Collaborate with academic partners to improve wireless and security education at our nation’s universities and high schools

Skills

Python

C/C++

Rust

Wireless comms

Networking

Software practices

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Eng or CS

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

MITRE is seeking engineers specializing in embedded wireless security to support national-security–relevant research and development projects. You will design prototypes, conduct security assessments, and develop software to control lab equipment, collaborating with academia and industry to advance wireless security.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in EE/CS with 5 years of experience, US citizenship for DoD clearance, and proficiency in Python/C/C++/Rust.