Senior 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

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

MITRE’s Electronic Systems Security department is seeking to hire talented and creative engineers with a focus on embedded wireless systems and protocols to support advanced research and development projects of national significance.

Roles and 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 the state-of-the art in wireless security
• Track, adapt, and apply academic and industry advances in embedded security analysis and protection techniques to secure our sponsors’ systems
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while leading tasks and/or teams of engineers
• Collaborate with academic partners to improve wireless and security education at our nation’s universities and high schools

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and 5 years of related experience
• Must be US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with software design in languages such as 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
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and/or 8+ years of related experience
• Experience with one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Implementation of networking and/or wireless communications protocol stack(s)
  • Software-defined radio usage for wireless networking/communications
  • LTE, 5G, or other radio access network configuration, function development, and/or evaluation
  • Cryptography and security concepts such as key-agreement protocols, authentication, encryption, etc.
  • Containerized application software design and container orchestration systems (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • System security assessment: e.g., protocol reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery/assessment
  • AI model development / training

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$126,800 - $158,500 - $190,200 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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