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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.MITRE operates Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) in support of various U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and others. Our sponsors rely on a wide range of wireless communications systems, including commercial radios, cellular technologies, satellite communications, tactical data links, and other mission-critical systems. We assess, design, analyze, prototype, and test advanced communications technologies to further the public good. As an operator of FFRDCs, MITRE staff are tasked with applying their skills to impact programmatic and technical decisions of highest importance to the nation.\nThe Advanced Wireless & SATCOM Department, part of MITRE’s Technology and Engineering Infrastructure, Networking, and Communications Division, provides premier communications engineering, wireless networking, SATCOM, spectrum, and technical analysis expertise for our customers at all classification levels. Our teams have expertise in research, design, analysis, modeling and simulation, lab experimentation, field testing, and implementation of networks across a diverse set of communication environments. We are adept at combining research and innovation with practical hands-on experience to provide risk reduction for our customers.\nWe seek to expand our department with lab staff capable of performing SATCOM communications tasks. They should have a fundamental understanding of and interest in communications technologies, as well as the desire to further their knowledge in this area.\n\nRoles & Responsibilities:\n\nThis position combines hands-on technical work, lab operations, system integration, fabrication, and testing.\nSpecific activities will vary by project but will generally include a combination of:\nSupport building & maintaining lab-based testbeds and proof-of-concept experiments\nConduct lab and field testing to assess system functionality, performance, and compliance\nResearch of emerging technologies\nSupport lab day-to-day operations\nTranslate engineering concepts, requirements, and specifications into prototype hardware\nSupport the integration of RF components, networking equipment, power systems, and computers\nCollaborate with MITRE staff in analyzing, modernizing, and advancing sponsor work programs\nIf a specific project requires skills or knowledge of technologies with which you are unfamiliar, your responsibilities will also include reaching back to fellow staff across the MITRE corporation to bring their expertise to bear.\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nRequires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.\nSignificant hands-on experience supporting engineering, prototyping, electrical, mechanical, or RF activities\nExperience working in a SATCOM, RF, communications, electronics, or wireless systems lab environment\nFamiliarity with SATCOM equipment: Antennas, modems, RF amplifiers, and associated RF components\nKnowledge of electrical and/or mechanical system assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing\nExperience with RF cabling, connectors, signal paths, and basic RF measurements\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications\nExperience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, or similar instrumentation\nExperience with fabrication, assembly, soldering, system wiring, and/or mechanical integration\nDemonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across integrated hardware systems\nAbility to independently plan and execute technical assignments\nStrong organizational skills and experience maintaining lab equipment, tools, components, and inventory\nAbility to communicate technical information clearly and effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret 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 requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience in integrating SATCOM systems with IP networking equipment, and related infrastructure\nFamiliarity with relevant SATCOM open standards\nAbility to develop or modify basic software for automation, performing management and control of equipment, and user interfaces\nExperience with 3D printing, machining, rapid prototyping, enclosure fabrication, or other prototype manufacturing techniques\nFamiliarity with configuration management, equipment calibration, lab safety, and quality-control practices\nExperience working with vendors, suppliers, end-users, and sponsors\nThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):\nNoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):\nSecretSalary compensation range and midpoint:\n$118,000 - $147,500 - $177,000 AnnualWork Location Type:\nOnsiteIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\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.\nMITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email  for general support and  for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.\nBenefits information may be found here.\nCopyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. 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