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MITRE · 13 hours ago

Lead PNT Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $235K/yr

6+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges through technology. The Lead PNT Systems Engineer will act as a technical expert in GPS Programs, perform systems engineering trade studies, and provide guidance to junior engineers while collaborating with government organizations.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a technical expert in one or more areas of GPS Programs of Record: NAVWAR, GPS Enterprise Modernization, requirements, test and integration, and PNT futures

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

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 engineeringSystems engineering principlesCollaboration skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 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 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

Experience supporting GPS Programs of Record - Control, Space and User Equipment

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