The MITRE Corporation's National Space Program operates at the intersection of technological innovation and deep domain expertise. Our mission is to engineer end-to-end solutions for organizations developing, deploying, and operating next-generation space capabilities. By leveraging systems engineering, advanced analytics, and cross-cutting research, we mitigate risk and accelerate modernization across the entire space life cycle. Ultimately, the National Space Program serves as a foundation for global mission assurance. By reinforcing the digital and physical infrastructure underpinning space superiority, we empower operators to execute their objectives with absolute confidence-ensuring the success of critical national security, civil, and defense missions.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Act as an FFRDC advisor for the sponsor's space communications research and development program, including identifying new research opportunities; guiding current research efforts; proposing and executing novel studies that align with the sponsor's portfolio; and assisting in acquisition of novel technologies.
- Identify transition opportunities for promoting sponsor research projects into an operational environment.
- Collaborate with other groups at the sponsor agency to leverage efficiencies and guide the transition of research products into operations.
- Act as Principal Investigator for MITRE studies that support the sponsor's research portfolio.
- Provide program management and technical advisory support for research products under contract by the sponsor.
- Deliver technical expertise in both ground and space-based cybersecurity domains supporting the sponsor's unique mission requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cyber protection and operations teams to identify emerging technology needs and conduct market research to evaluate potential solutions.
- Translate cyber requirements into acquisition strategies and technology recommendations.
- Provide strategic guidance on cyber defense technologies and methodologies.
Basic Qualifications:- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field such as statistics, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, computer science, or related STEM program.
- Experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Artificial Intelligence Assurance; Machine Learning Engineering; space-to-ground communications; secure SATCOM.
- Superior customer engagement and communication skills to be able to work seamlessly across MITRE, government, and contractor teams.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to succinctly capture salient issues and provide seniors with fact-based, actionable and relevant technical solutions.
- Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance to be considered.
- This position has an on-site requirement at MITRE or government locations of 5 days a week.
Preferred Qualifications: - The ability to help guide and shape the sponsor's diverse research program in the area of space communications.
- Understanding and experience in the assurance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, specifically in the domain of adversarial threats to models, data, and infrastructure commonly utilized in predictive systems.
- Knowledge of space-to-ground communications best practices.
- Knowledge of quantum computing and networking principles.
- The ability to deliver quality research products and technical reports as a first author with minimal guidance.
- History of building trusted relationships with demanding customers or leaders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
Salary compensation range and midpoint:$172,800 - $216,000 - $259,200 Annual
Work Location Type:Onsite
