8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's; 5 years with a Master's; or PhD without experience; or equivalent education/work experience
Technical expertise in fundamental signal processing domains
Strong background in RF system testing, evaluation, and analysis
Proficiency in modeling/simulation of RF systems
Familiarity with analytical programming in MATLAB or Python
Must maintain a DoD security clearance and be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate spectrum sharing tests and deployments among federal, commercial, and academic teams
Develop methodologies for assessing compatibility of spectrum-dependent systems
Create comprehensive technical reports and engineering recommendations
Assess and identify new technologies for solving spectrum coexistence challenges
Oversee and synchronize various tasks in a broad spectrum engineering program
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with 50% on-site requirement
Opportunity for stability and career growth within government spectrum initiatives
Engagement with diverse technical teams across agencies and industries
Involvement in cutting-edge RF technologies and spectrum management practices
Full Job Description
MITRE is seeking a RF Spectrum Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple spectrum sharing and testing activities in support of government efforts to more effectively utilize the electromagnetic environment. This position is focused on evaluating spectrum coexistence, compatibility, interference risk, and operational performance across diverse RF systems, platforms, and networks.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing and leading testing and evaluation efforts in RF engineering and spectrum analysis and will more broadly require familiarity with best practices in areas such as systems engineering and spectrum management. This role will lead studies and engineering evaluations involving commercial and government systems, with emphasis on understanding how systems interact in complex spectrum environments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and lead spectrum sharing test, design, and deployment activities of technical teams from federal agencies, commercial industry, and academia.
Define and execute technical analysis methodologies to determine compatibility of spectrum-dependent systems across commercial and government use cases
Prepare high quality technical reports, trade studies, engineering recommendations, and sponsor briefings based on analytical findings.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could be utilized to address spectrum coexistence problems
Provide strategic oversight and manage concurrent components of a broader spectrum-based work program, synchronizing work products across different tasks and organizations
Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
A technical background in at least 1 fundamental signal processing domain such as:
system performance analysis, RF laboratory testing
detection and estimation theory
electromagnetics and antenna design
waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory
stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization
receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development
advanced wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth
Strong background in test, evaluation, and analysis of RF systems
Strong background in analysis, modeling, and simulation of RF systems
Experience in analytical software development languages such as MATLAB or Python
Experience assessing commercial and government wireless systems in varied spectrum environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation development.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or PhD in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, systems engineering, or related discipline
8+ years of professional experience in RF engineering, spectrum engineering, electromagnetic compatibility, or related analytical engineering work.
Full responsibility for delivering technical reports, presentations, and/or code, including definition, completion, and technical quality
Experience evaluating spectrum coexistence, interference mechanisms, and compatibility across multiple systems or platforms.
Experience conducting studies involving coexistence between commercial wireless technologies and government communication, radar, or platform systems.
Familiarity with spectrum regulations, allocation frameworks, and supportability considerations relevant to government and commercial systems.
Familiarity with software-defined radios, adaptive communications, electronic protection, or dynamic spectrum access concepts.
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as Sionna, MATLAB, Simulink, STK, HFSS, CST, Wireless InSite, SEAMCAT, HTZ communications, or similar.
Ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance
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: $156,400 - $195,500 - $234,600 Annual
