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MITRE · 1 day ago

Principal PNT Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $260K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation’s toughest challenges. The Principal PNT Systems Engineer will serve as the engagement lead and principal technical advisor for PNT mission areas, working closely with government leadership and stakeholders to advance space-based capabilities.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as MITRE’s engagement lead and principal technical advisor to MCPNT government leadership for PNT mission areas

Engage senior sponsors, stakeholders, program managers, and external partners; communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations

Act as a subject matter expert in NAVWAR, GPS Enterprise Modernization, requirements, test and integration, futures, and alternative PNT technologies

Perform systems engineering trade studies; define requirements and architectures; and evaluate technologies to inform investment recommendations for the current GPS technical baseline and near-term/future PNT architectures

Recommend feasible integration actions, technical baseline changes, and technology insertion initiatives, advocate for these recommendations with stakeholders

Lead and collaborate within the MITRE team to assess proposed changes to the GPS Enterprise, identify concerns, and recommend solutions

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams

Qualification

GPS systems engineeringPNT technologiesSystems engineering principlesCritical thinkingCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Demonstrated technical depth in the field of GPS systems engineering

Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Demonstrated ability to lead and build collaboration across organizational units and leverage existing work to benefit other Sponsor needs

Ability to communicate highly conceptual or complex ideas

Critical thinking skills and proactive approach to research and problem-solving

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred

Proven ability to communicate complex issues with Government Program Office personnel

Demonstrated expertise in GPS Programs of Record - Control, Space and User Equipment - as well as alternative Space Based PNT capabilities

Proficiency in systems engineering principles (requirements analysis, risk management, verification/validation)

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees