Senior SATCOM Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Bedford, MA is seeking a satellite communications specialist to advance SATCOM programs in complex environments. You will conduct research, design, analysis, testing, and modeling of networks to support national security objectives.

Responsibilities include lab-based testing, MATLAB/STK modeling, and collaborating with sponsors to translate challenges into technical tasks. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; on-site work is expected at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s 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.
• Thorough knowledge of RF communications theory, including modulations, link budgets, error correction coding, channel effects, communication protocols, etc.
• An understanding of satellite systems operations, including orbital dynamics and typical payload processing.
• Some understanding or experience with military and commercial satellite systems
• Ability to collaborate within a team to execute analysis and technical development tasks for SATCOM projects, mentoring junior staff to build team competency and productivity.
• Ability to interact with sponsors, including synthesizing mission challenges into technical tasks, developing analytical conclusions, building consensus on recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills, solid mathematical foundation, and familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB and STK.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, analysis, testing, experimentation, modeling & simulation (M&S), and emulation of communications networks to solve nation’s most complex problems.
• One or more of following: Build and maintain lab‑based testbeds; develop M&S capabilities to assess SATCOM performance; conduct hardware and software experimentation; model performance and behavior of networks in tactical environments; research emerging technologies; assist staff in analyzing and advancing sponsor work programs.

Skills

RF communications theory

Satellite systems operations

Analytical skills

MATLAB

STK

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD with 3 years’ experience

Tools

MATLAB

STK

Job description

MITRE in Bedford, MA is seeking a satellite communications specialist to advance SATCOM programs in complex environments. You will conduct research, design, analysis, testing, and modeling of networks to support national security objectives.

Responsibilities include lab-based testing, MATLAB/STK modeling, and collaborating with sponsors to translate challenges into technical tasks. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; on-site work is expected at least three days per week.