MITRE · 17 hours ago
Lead Systems Engineer
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $220K/yr
6+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing the toughest challenges facing our nation. The Lead Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and strategic analyses to support Air Force Air Operations, focusing on sensor technologies and systems engineering activities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise systems engineering and architecture technical leadership, strategic-level analyses and recommendations, expertise and counsel to the Government sponsor team primarily supporting Air Force Air Operations
Become a focal point for the government for technical issues and leverage MITRE’s resources
Define capability and interoperability gaps, overlaps, opportunities, and constraints
Foster and develop innovative, transformational solutions to sensing related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systems
Develop and utilize Python or MATLAB code for sensor design development, test and evaluation, performance modeling at the system and sub-system level
Evaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutions
Designing and prototyping sensor algorithms and sensor signal processing solutions
Develop and evaluate sensor requirements for both fielded and developmental systems
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in EE, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics
Demonstrated experience performing systems engineering activities such as: requirements development, engineering, and analysis; system decomposition and design; analysis planning and performance; test/verification planning and performance, system integration
Ability to identify and implement model-based architecture and engineering methods and standards. Understanding of SysML, UML, and/or UAPF
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
Strong technical skills related to sensor technologies and methods
Experience with signal processing and algorithm development
Demonstrated ability to effectively use programming environments such as MATLAB or Python to develop engineering models and analyze data
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts simply and concisely, making needed connections, and bridging across domains as appropriate
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
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence
Preferred
MS in Systems Engineering, other Engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer), Statistics, Physics, or Mathematics
Experience composing concepts of operations, use cases, workflow models, and other relevant artifacts that capture the mission and intent of a system
Experience building systems models, conducting analysis, and providing recommendations within a team environment on multiple projects
Experience working with Department of War sponsors
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Schroth
Air & Space Forces Center Vice President
Kerry Buckley
Vice President
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