Principal Hybrid SATCOM Solution Architect

The Mitre Corporation • New Bedford, MA

5h • $162,400 - $243,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest and operating Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. The Advanced Wireless & SATCOM Department provides communications network engineering services across classification levels, combining research and innovation with practical experience to develop risk-reducing and deployable solutions.

The Principal Hybrid SATCOM Solution Architect will assess government and commercial SATCOM technologies, services, terminal and networking solutions, and procurement considerations. The role leads engagements with government and industry, identifies opportunities for MITRE SATCOM Labs to integrate and test emerging technologies, supports sponsor decision-making, and develops affordable Hybrid SATCOM terminal solutions for resilient ground, mobility, and aviation connectivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, master’s degree and 7 years of related experience, PhD and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across organizations and engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of commercial SATCOM architectures and service offerings.
• Familiarity with commercial and military SATCOM terminals, antennas, and other key technologies.
• Understanding of networks, especially OSI model layers 1–4 and 7.
• Expertise in several technologies, including NGSO satellite communications, ground station as a service, mesh networking, edge computing platforms, network protocols, encryption, and open architectures or standards.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Government-issued security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government-issued clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for a security clearance.
• Must work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Recognition as a thought leader in SATCOM or NGSO space capabilities among government, industry, or academia.
• Experience with antenna certification, terminal type certification, and EIRP Spectral Density (ESD) management.
• Experience with aviation SATCOM or in-flight connectivity (IFC).
• Experience with RF modeling and simulation, including link budget, performance, and capacity analysis.
• Experience in sponsor engagement and business development, including work shaping, work management, collaboration across internal and external organizations, and transitioning prototypes to operational use.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and interface effectively with teams across the company.
• Provide unbiased assessments of relevant market segments, government and commercial technologies, terminal and networking solutions, service models, and procurement considerations.
• Lead government and industry engagements to deepen understanding of the potential for commercial capabilities to support government missions and of the associated challenges.
• Identify opportunities for MITRE’s SATCOM Labs to integrate, prototype, and experiment with emerging technologies to validate concepts and reduce risk for the U.S. Government.
• Partner with MITRE work leaders to develop and deliver assessments and insights that shape sponsor thinking and decision-making.
• Develop affordable Hybrid SATCOM terminal solutions that provide resilient connectivity for ground, mobility, and aviation applications across a range of conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Meaningful career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal