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MITRE · 17 hours ago

Communications & Signal Processing Engineer (Summer 2026)

Fairborn, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$89K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing the nation's toughest challenges through innovative technology. They are seeking candidates for a role focused on developing and evaluating communication technologies, with responsibilities that include modeling, simulation, and prototyping of wireless communication systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

This position develops an ability for innovative thought, deep technical expertise, and knowledge of the challenges that will shape the development of cutting-edge resilient solutions in wireless communications for Government Sponsors

In this position, you will apply your technical expertise towards furthering the public good by developing, applying, and evaluating communication technologies

Typical projects include:

End-to-end modeling and simulation (M&S) of commercial cellular physical layer signals to enable spectrum sharing innovation

Development of novel signal processing algorithms for improved signal detection in congested environments

Evaluation of different MIMO transmission schemes on throughput and interference management

Theoretical analysis for performance assessments of novel geolocation techniques

Waveform design and prototyping under challenging channel conditions

Prototyping, modification, and integration of open-source tools to showcase new application areas

Supporting communications systems development and analysis by designing and analyzing innovative waveform components such as synchronization, forward error correction, spread spectrum technologies, medium access control, channel equalization, interference cancellation, etc

Documenting and providing recommendations for improvements to communication systems including areas such as system resilience, networking, electronic warfare, capacity, etc

Using software defined radios to implement communication protocols or performing signal analysis

Qualification

Signal ProcessingCommunication SystemsMATLABPythonSoftware Defined RadiosC/C++GitDockerTechnical WritingCollaborationMentorshipCommunication Skills

Required

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Currently pursuing (or recently received) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields

Experience in simulation and analysis software tools such as MATLAB or Python

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance

A technical background in at least 1 fundamental communication or signal processing domain such as: detection and estimation theory, waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory, stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization, receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development, system performance analysis, RF laboratory testing, advanced wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth, understanding of networks and fundamental layer 3 and 4 protocols (e.g., IP, TCP, UDP, etc.)

Technical acumen in communications and signal processing principles to help solve problems across application areas

Collaborative working relationships with team members and department staff

Desire for mentorship and continued technical growth

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, physics, systems engineering, or related discipline

Experience with data analysis, and field or lab testing equipment

Experience using software development tools like Docker and Git

Experience with laboratory testing and experimentation and working with and programming software defined radios (SDRs) using C/C++ or GNURadio

Experience developing technical reports, presentations, and/or code

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