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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.MITRE’s Sensors, Electromagnetics and EW Department—within MITRE Labs’ Electronic Systems and Technologies Innovation Center is a broad and experienced team focused on designing, prototyping, evaluating, testing and fielding disruptive solutions in the following technology areas:Sensors (Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)HF sensing and communications Antennas and electromagneticsSignal Processing and Algorithm Development Satellite communicationsElectronic Warfare (EW) for radarWe are looking to grow our team and are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates with strong technical skills in these areas.Roles & Responsibilities:Foster and develop innovative, transformational solutions to sensing related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systemsDevelop and utilize code (MATLAB, Python) and commercial software for antenna design, development, test and evaluation, and performance modelingParticipate in the collection of data and lab measurements, conduct experiments and perform data analysesEvaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutionsParticipate in MITRE Labs’ presence in peer-reviewed publications, patent submissions, and external conferences/workshopsSupport/lead work shaping and proposal development efforts to expand our work program into new areasEngage in personal career and technical growth as well as quickly developing skills to support the growth of others through mentoring, training, and collaborationBasic Qualifications:Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s or a PhD with related education and work experienceAbility to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.U.S. Citizenship required.Strong technical skills related to antenna technologies, antenna array design and analysis and a working knowledge of electromagneticsDemonstrated ability to effectively use programming environments such as MATLAB or Python to develop engineering models.Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts simply and concisely, making needed connections, and bridging across domains as appropriateProven experience fostering collaborationExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly in technical terms with both engineering staff and project leadershipStrong writing and briefing skillsAbility to work on site four days a week or more depending on mission objectives.This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in electrical engineering, math, or physicsActive TOP SECRET Security ClearanceExperience with Electronic Warfare (EW)This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):SecretSalary compensation range and midpoint:$118,000 - $147,500 - $177,000 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email [email protected] for general support and [email protected] for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.Benefits information may be found here.Copyright 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.Job SummaryJob number: R116369Profession: Engineering

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