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This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We're a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation's health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.\n\nDepartment Summary:\n\nMITRE's Offensive Operations & Effects department, part of the Cyber Operations & Effects Innovation Center, develops advanced cyber capabilities and mission-focused technology solutions supporting national security objectives. Our teams conduct applied research, operational analysis, prototype development, and technical experimentation across cyber operations, digital investigations, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network analysis, and cyber-enabled mission support. We leverage emerging technologies and advanced analytics to deliver innovative capabilities for real-world operational environments.\n\nMITRE is seeking a Lead Cyber Operations Engineer to support cyber operations and applied research initiatives. This role applies cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering skills to understand sponsor strategy, shape complex work programs, and deliver trusted technical advice aligned to operational priorities. The successful candidate will work with experienced engineers and operators to build practical tools, perform technical analysis, and strengthen operational cyber solutions.\n\nRoles & Responsibilities:\n\nConduct advanced research and prototype new demonstration capabilities focused on sponsor priorities and operational needs.\nAnalyze state-of-the-art technologies and associated software to understand design, behavior, security properties, and mission applicability.\nPerform software reverse engineering, code analysis, programming, and debugging to identify technical options, capability opportunities, and implementation risks.\nDevise, test, evaluate, and recommend new technical approaches that enable required cyber capabilities.\nCreate software prototypes in C, Python, and related environments to demonstrate possible new capabilities and validate research concepts.\nCollaborate within and outside MITRE to bring the best available mix of skills and knowledge to sponsor challenges.\nClearly document research analysis, code, test results, progress, and recommendations; communicate findings effectively to sponsors and MITRE staff.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nTypically 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 4 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.\nExperience performing software reverse engineering and code analysis of complex software systems.\nProficiency developing, debugging, and testing software in C and Python in Linux environments.\nAbility to create software prototypes and develop innovative research proposals focused on operational needs.\nStrong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document research analysis, code, progress, and recommendations.\nMust have an active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.\nThis position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.\nExperience in a technical field conducting cyber research, software analysis, reverse engineering, or prototype development.\nExperience developing or applying agentic AI tools to accelerate reverse engineering, analysis, automation, or prototype workflows.\nExperience with vulnerability analysis, exploitability assessment, or secure software analysis.\nJava programming experience.\nExperience transitioning research prototypes into demonstrations, operational evaluations, or sponsor decision materials.\nHistory of building trusted relationships with demanding sponsors or leaders; excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact.\n\nThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):\nTop Secret/SCI\n\nThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):\nTop Secret/SCI\n\nSalary compensation range and midpoint:\n$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual\n\nWork Location Type:\nOnsite\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.\n\nMITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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