Engineer or Physicist in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (Summer 2026 Start)
About The Position
MITRE is seeking an entry-level engineer or physicist with a desire to learn and contribute to the field of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). PNT systems are crucial for various sectors, including emergency services, power grids, and trade. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a world-respected PNT leader and embark on a PNT journey. MITRE is a not-for-profit company dedicated to solving problems for a safer world, operating R&D centers for the government that create lasting impact in diverse fields. The company culture emphasizes innovation, adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and partnership, alongside competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
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
- Must be a 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)
- This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
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
- Performing detailed modeling and simulation of navigation system performance
- Prototyping waveforms or algorithms in software defined radios
- Testing and evaluating leading edge hardware in PNT, both in the lab and in the field
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
- A culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
