Associate Sensor Engineer

The MITRE Corporation

$89K — $133K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in math, physics or engineering required
  • Experience in signal processing, sensor data analysis, or antenna design
  • Proficient in programming with MATLAB or Python
  • Strong communication skills for technical concepts
  • Team collaboration experience
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required for clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative solutions for sensing or antenna-related challenges
  • Utilize code (MATLAB, Python) for sensor and antenna design
  • Participate in experiments and conduct data analyses
  • Evaluate technologies and identify risks for alternate solutions

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and skill development
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and research
  • Potential for flexibility in work hours based on project requirements
Full Job Description
MITRE's Multi-Domain Sensing and Electromagnetic Systems Department-within the MITRE Technology and Engineering Mission Center is a broad and experienced team focused on designing, prototyping, evaluating, testing and fielding disruptive solutions in the following technology areas:
  • Antennas and electromagnetics
  • Sensors (Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)
  • HF sensing and communications
  • Signal Processing and Algorithm Development
  • Satellite communications
  • Electronic Warfare (EW) for radar
We 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 or antenna related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systems
  • Develop and utilize code (MATLAB, Python) and commercial software for sensor and antenna design, development, test and evaluation, and performance modeling
  • Participate in data collections, lab measurements, conduct experiments and perform data analyses
  • Evaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutions
Basic Qualifications:
  • Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in math, physics or engineering
  • Experience with signal processing, sensor data analysis, performing antenna design, or electromagnetic theory
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively use programming environments such as MATLAB or Python to develop engineering models or analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts simply and concisely
  • Proven experience working on a team and fostering collaboration
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly in technical terms
  • Strong writing and briefing skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
  • Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to work on site four days a week or more depending on mission objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS or PhD in electrical engineering, math, or physics
  • Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance
  • Experience developing and evaluating antenna technologies.
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: $89,200 - $111,500 - $133,800 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite It 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. Benefits information may be found here.

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