Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
15 days ago
Lead Sensor Engineer

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Department Summary:

MITRE’s Sensors, Electromagnetics and EW Department—within MITRE Labs’ Electronic Systems and Technologies Innovation Center is a broad and experienced team focused on designing, prototyping, evaluating, testing and fielding disruptive solutions in the following technology areas:

Antennas and electromagneticsSensors (Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)HF sensing and communications Signal Processing and Algorithm Development Satellite communicationsElectronic Warfare (EW)

We are looking to grow our team and are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates with strong technical skills in these areas. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Foster and develop innovative, transformational solutions to sensing related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systemsDevelop and utilize MATLAB code for sensor design development, test and evaluation, performance modeling at the system and sub-system levelParticipate in data collections, conduct experiments and perform data analysesEvaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutionsDesigning and prototyping sensor algorithms and sensor signal processing solutions,Develop and evaluate sensor requirements for both fielded and developmental systemsParticipate in MITRE Labs’ presence in peer-reviewed publications, patent submissions, and external conferences/workshopsSupport work shaping and proposal development efforts to expand our work program into new areasEngage in personal career and technical growth as well as the growth of others through mentoring, training, and collaboration

Basic Qualifications:

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, Mathematics or Physics.Strong technical skills related to sensor technologies and methodsExperience with signal processing and algorithm developmentDemonstrated 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 appropriateProven experience fostering collaborationExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly in technical terms with both engineering staff and project leadershipStrong writing and briefing skillsMust be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance.This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, math, or physicsExperience developing sensor tracking algorithmsExperience with Electronic Warfare (EW)Holds a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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