Senior SATCOM MS&A Engineer — Mission-Critical Networks

Mitre Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation is seeking a SATCOM-focused engineer to contribute to programs advancing commercial and military SATCOM in complex environments. You’ll engage in research, design, analysis, testing, modeling, and emulation of networks across diverse environments to support national security goals.

The role requires hands-on experiments, collaboration with sponsors, and mentoring junior staff. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with onsite presence at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years with Bachelors, 6+ with Masters, or PhD with 3+ years experience.
• Deep knowledge of RF communications theory: modulations, link budgets, coding, channels.
• Understanding of satellite systems operations and orbital dynamics.
• Experience with military and commercial SATCOM systems preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate with sponsors on technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, design, analysis, testing, and M&S for SATCOM programs.
• Develop M&S capabilities to assess SATCOM performance in complex environments.
• Perform hardware and software experiments to validate models and techniques.
• Model network performance in tactical environments and analyze user links.
• Research emerging technologies and assist staff in sponsor work program development.

Skills

RF theory

Satellite operations

Team collaboration

MATLAB

STK

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in E.E. or related

Master's in related field

PhD with 3+ years

Tools

MATLAB

STK

Job description

MITRE Corporation is seeking a SATCOM-focused engineer to contribute to programs advancing commercial and military SATCOM in complex environments. You’ll engage in research, design, analysis, testing, modeling, and emulation of networks across diverse environments to support national security goals.

The role requires hands-on experiments, collaboration with sponsors, and mentoring junior staff. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with onsite presence at least three days per week.