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MITRE · 1 week ago

Intermediate Sensor Engineer

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$101K/yr - $126K/yr

2+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on tackling national challenges through innovative technology solutions. The Intermediate Sensor Engineer will develop and prototype sensor technologies, conduct experiments, and support proposal development to enhance sensing capabilities in various systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Foster and develop innovative, transformational solutions to sensing related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systems

Develop and utilize code (MATLAB, Python) for sensor design development, test and evaluation, performance modeling at the system and sub-system level

Participate in data collections, conduct experiments and perform data analyses

Evaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutions

Design and prototype sensor algorithms and sensor signal processing solutions

Develop and evaluate sensor requirements for both fielded and developmental systems

Participate in MITRE Labs’ presence in peer-reviewed publications, patent submissions, and external conferences/workshops

Support/lead work shaping and proposal development efforts to expand our work program into new areas

Engage in personal career and technical growth as well as quickly developing skills to support the growth of others through mentoring, training, and collaboration

Qualification

Sensor technologiesSignal processingAlgorithm developmentMATLABPythonAntenna designElectronic WarfareCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's or a PhD with related education and work experience

Ability to obtain a DoD 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 skills related to sensor technologies and methods

Demonstrated ability to effectively use programming environments such as MATLAB or Python to develop engineering models and analyze sensor data

Experience with signal processing and/or algorithm development

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts simply and concisely, making needed connections, and bridging across domains as appropriate

Proven experience fostering collaboration

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly in technical terms with both engineering staff and project leadership

Strong writing and briefing skills

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site or more depending on mission objectives

Preferred

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, math, or physics

Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance

Experience developing tracking algorithms

Experience with antenna array design and analysis

Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW)

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