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MITRE · 1 day ago

Engineer or Physicist in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (Summer 2026 Start)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$89K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to solving the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking an entry-level engineer or physicist to work on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, focusing on modeling, simulation, and testing of PNT technologies.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Modeling, simulation, and analysis of PNT technologies

Testing of PNT technologies and data analysis of experimental results

Play a key technical role on one or more projects within MITRE’s existing PNT work program

Qualification

MATLABPythonC++PNT technologiesSoftware development toolsData analysisTechnical reportingPresentation skillsCollaboration

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, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields

Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or other modeling and data analysis software tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

Strong technical background with experience in technologies related to PNT 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, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields

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

Ability to obtain a Top Secret or higher clearance

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