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Intermediate Sensor Engineer — MITRE
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At MITRE, you can have both meaningful work and a fulfilling life. MITRE is a not‑for‑profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and partnership.
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 electromagnetics
Sensors (Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)
HF sensing and communications
Signal Processing and Algorithm Development
Satellite communications
Electronic Warfare (EW) for radar
Roles & 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, test and evaluation, and 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 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 program into new areas
Engage in personal career and technical growth and mentor, train, and collaborate with others
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s or Ph.D. with related education and work experience
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required for a security clearance
Strong technical skills related to sensor technologies and methods
Demonstrated ability to use 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, bridging across domains as appropriate
Proven experience fostering collaboration
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including clear technical communication with engineering staff and project leadership
Strong writing and briefing skills
Requires a minimum of 4 days a week on‑site, or more depending on mission objectives
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D. 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)
Minimum clearance: Secret (to be obtained within one year). No clearance required prior to hire.
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $101,000 - $126,500 - $152,000 Annual.
Work Location Type: Onsite.
It 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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
MITRE intends to maintain a fully accessible website for 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 recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support or collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here.
Copyright © 1997-2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
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At MITRE, you can have both meaningful work and a fulfilling life. MITRE is a not‑for‑profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and partnership.
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 electromagnetics
Sensors (Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)
HF sensing and communications
Signal Processing and Algorithm Development
Satellite communications
Electronic Warfare (EW) for radar
Roles & 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, test and evaluation, and 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 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 program into new areas
Engage in personal career and technical growth and mentor, train, and collaborate with others
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s or Ph.D. with related education and work experience
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required for a security clearance
Strong technical skills related to sensor technologies and methods
Demonstrated ability to use 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, bridging across domains as appropriate
Proven experience fostering collaboration
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including clear technical communication with engineering staff and project leadership
Strong writing and briefing skills
Requires a minimum of 4 days a week on‑site, or more depending on mission objectives
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D. 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)
Minimum clearance: Secret (to be obtained within one year). No clearance required prior to hire.
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $101,000 - $126,500 - $152,000 Annual.
Work Location Type: Onsite.
It 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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
MITRE intends to maintain a fully accessible website for 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 recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support or collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here.
Copyright © 1997-2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
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