5-7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a Master's; or a PhD with applicable experience.
Hands-on experience in engineering, prototyping, electrical, mechanical, or RF activities.
Experience in SATCOM, RF, communications, electronics, or wireless systems lab environments.
Familiarity with SATCOM equipment including antennas, modems, and RF amplifiers.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical system assembly and troubleshooting.
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
Experience with test equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain lab-based testbeds and proof-of-concept experiments.
Conduct lab and field testing for system functionality and compliance.
Research emerging technologies relevant to projects.
Support daily lab operations and maintenance.
Translate engineering concepts into prototype hardware.
Integrate RF components, networking equipment, and power systems.
Collaborate with MITRE staff to enhance sponsor work programs.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.
Access to a wide range of lab equipment and resources.
Engagement with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Potential for professional development and skill enhancement.
Eligibility for U.S. Government security clearance.
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
This position combines hands-on technical work, lab operations, system integration, fabrication, and testing.
Specific activities will vary by project but will generally include a combination of:
Support building & maintaining lab-based testbeds and proof-of-concept experiments
Conduct lab and field testing to assess system functionality, performance, and compliance
Research of emerging technologies
Support lab day-to-day operations
Translate engineering concepts, requirements, and specifications into prototype hardware
Support the integration of RF components, networking equipment, power systems, and computers
Collaborate with MITRE staff in analyzing, modernizing, and advancing sponsor work programs
If a specific project requires skills or knowledge of technologies with which you are unfamiliar, your responsibilities will also include reaching back to fellow staff across the MITRE corporation to bring their expertise to bear.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Experience working in a SATCOM, RF, communications, electronics, or wireless systems lab environment
Familiarity with SATCOM equipment: Antennas, modems, RF amplifiers, and associated RF components
Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical system assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing
Experience with RF cabling, connectors, signal paths, and basic RF measurements
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications
Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, or similar instrumentation
Experience with fabrication, assembly, soldering, system wiring, and/or mechanical integration
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across integrated hardware systems
Ability to independently plan and execute technical assignments
Strong organizational skills and experience maintaining lab equipment, tools, components, and inventory
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in integrating SATCOM systems with IP networking equipment, and related infrastructure
Familiarity with relevant SATCOM open standards
Ability to develop or modify basic software for automation, performing management and control of equipment, and user interfaces
Experience with 3D printing, machining, rapid prototyping, enclosure fabrication, or other prototype manufacturing techniques
Familiarity with configuration management, equipment calibration, lab safety, and quality-control practices
Experience working with vendors, suppliers, end-users, and sponsors
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: $118,000 - $147,500 - $177,000 Annual
Work Location Type: Onsite
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