Engineer or Physicist in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing

The Mitre Corporation•New Bedford, MA

3d•$89,200 - $133,800•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is at the leading edge in solving problems in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). PNT systems, such as GPS, atomic clocks, and inertial guidance, provide vital services to humanity in a wide array of fields, including emergency services, power grids, trade, and more. This entry-level position for an engineer or physicist with a desire to learn at a world respected PNT leader can be the first step on your PNT journey. Come join us at MITRE, a not-for-profit company dedicated to solving problems for a safer world.

Requirements

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Currently pursuing (or recently received) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or other modeling and data analysis software tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance
U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance
Strong technical background with experience in technologies related to PNT such as: detection and estimation theory, waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory, stochastic processes, propagation, channel estimation and equalization, receiver design, interference cancellation, algorithm development, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar fields.
Experience with data analysis, and field or lab testing equipment
Experience using software development tools like Docker and Git
Experience with laboratory testing and experimentation and working with and programming software defined radios (SDRs) using C/C++ or GNURadio
Experience developing technical reports, presentations, and/or code
Ability to obtain a Top Secret or higher clearance

Responsibilities

Modeling, simulation, and analysis of PNT technologies
Testing of PNT technologies and data analysis of experimental results
Play a key technical role on one or more projects within MITRE’s existing PNT work program