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    Lead Communication Engineer - Colorado Springs, United States - The MITRE Corporation

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    Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challengesand we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every dayworking for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITREand make a difference with us.

    Department Summary:

    The N112 Special Projects Department works as trusted advisors with its government sponsors across space warfighting, acquisition, and other mission partners as they architect system integration efforts to successfully incorporate new technologies and software applications in support of a resilient space enterprise infrastructure, sensing, and an integrated C2 system.

    Additionally, N112 performs numerous sensing experiments and prototyping activities including class-leading modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities designed to enable MITRE and sponsor-driven analysis and research in all space mission domains across multiple customers, missions, and technology providers. The research, development, and outcomes of these efforts provide high-quality, comprehensive, quantitative insights for senior government decision makers shaping the future of our nations Space policy, operations, and systems.

    Job Responsibilities:

    The technical work areas you will apply your skills to include:

    Develop state of the art prototypes using Software Defined Radios to process signals of interest

    Act as a technical leader in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to identify, assess, prototype, and implement satellite communication technologies

    Lead a development team and advise sponsor Program Manager (PM) on project schedule, risks and testing

    Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment

    Maintain systems and documentation as needed for development and ongoing operations

    Duties will be performed while collocated with sponsor in Colorado Springs, CO

    Basic Qualifications:

    A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree, or 6 years and a Masters degree; BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

    Understanding of software design patterns and best practices

    Experience with analyzing signals and communication technologies

    Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow

    Programming Language experience with one or more of:

    Python, C/C++, YAML, JSON, CUDA, Java

    Experience with Software Defined Radios

    Have strong interpersonal skills to effectively participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams

    Have a strong ability to frame and articulate difficult and/or complex technical problems and concepts clearly and simply in a systems engineering context

    Can work independently seeking guidance and collaboration in complex situations

    Serve as a mentor and foster a culture of technical creativity and mission impact, including but not limited to collaborating across MITRE to provide cross-cutting and impactful solutions

    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

    DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

    Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Deep understanding in the theory and implementation of SATCOM protocols, systems, and standards

    Ability to characterize Radio Frequency signal paths

    Understanding of VSAT technologies and their underlying protocols

    Experience with DoD and Air or Space Force programs

    Ability to learn new technologies and techniques and apply systems engineering skills

    Technical writing skills such as drafting software designs and technical guidance

    Experience developing in an environment running the Linux Operating System

    Excellent interpersonal, briefing, and communication skills

    Skilled working with Docker containers

    Knowledge of IP network transport & protocols

    Development with GPU architectures and CUDA

    Experience remotely troubleshooting issues

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

    Top Secret/SCI

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

    Top Secret

    Salary compensation range and midpoint:

    $141,000 - $176,000 - $211,000 Annual

    Work Location Type:

    Onsite

    MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster ) and Pay Transparency ) .

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