Communications Systems Engineer (Air and Space Forces Center)

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.Department Summary:MITRE’s Nuclear Enterprise Programs Division has an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic technical team having substantial impact on the design and development of next generation DoD systems. Our work focuses on Nuclear domain systems.We are seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with knowledge of Military Satellite Communication to lead the specification development, integration, and test strategies of next generation Military Satellite Communications systems. This is an opportunity for a Communications Systems Engineer who is highly motivated, innovative and proactive. This position provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one’s systems architecture, modeling and trade space analysis skillsRoles & Responsibilities:Performing systems engineering analysis for requirement trades, design and integration trades, end-to-end performance analysis, and identifying risk mitigation approachesArticulating major uncertainties associated with systems architectures, defining risks and opportunities associated with the uncertaintiesCommunicating work program uncertainties, risks and opportunities with department leadership and SponsorsLeading the development, decomposition, and review system requirementsSupporting requirements management, interface management and architecture change management processesTranslating analysis results into actionable recommendations for the US Government agenciesTasks may include leading working groups or studies covering multiple engineering domains while interfacing and collaborating across multiple stakeholders to create timely and actionable recommendationsTasks may also include hands-on prototyping, integration, and testing activitiesBasic Qualifications:Typically requires 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 who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearanceDemonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency in virtual and live presentation of complex technical issuesExperience with planning, executing and presenting complex trade studiesExperience in systems engineering with expertise across the development lifecycle from concept development, through requirements definition, system development and integration, and into verificationExperience working with multiple engineering disciplines to provide solutions to complex problems that require unified software, hardware, mechanical and reliability approaches while balancing cost and schedule constraintsExperience in the evaluation and testing of complex systemsStrong social skills to effectively collaborate across multiple organizations and engineering disciplinesThis position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-sitePreferred Qualifications:Candidates that possess a current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are preferredFamiliarity with Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with EHF and AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (MILSTAR, FAB-T, FET, SMART-T, SCAMP)Familiarity with acquisition strategy including DODD 5000.01 and Middle Tier Acquisition (Section 804)Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation (physics-level, engineering-level and/or operational-level)Documented success applying modern system engineering methods including MBSEExperience with capabilities trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, systems integration, and understanding of the relationships between operational, technical, and system’s architectureUnderstanding of the nuclear environmentFamiliarity with Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCIWork Location Type:OnsiteMITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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